Fragrance comparison

Macaroon Rose vs Azrak

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Oct 2026 253 ratings analysed

Macaroon Rose

Vera Bradley

3.6240 votes

Rank #53,940 RoseSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Azrak

Boadicea the Victorious

4.21213 votes

Rank #3,749 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azrak takes 5 of 7 categories.

Macaroon Rose
Choose it for a rose and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Azrak
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Macaroon Rose2/7

Azrak5/7

Ratings & consensus: Azrak
Community sentiment: Azrak
Longevity: Azrak
Sillage & projection: Azrak
Value for money: Macaroon Rose
Versatility: Macaroon Rose
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Azrak

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Macaroon RoseVera Bradley

AzrakBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 19%Had 16%Want 66%

4.21/ 5 · 213 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerAzrakRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

58%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

53%Love

30%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

213 votes

Category winnerAzrakMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAzrak

SillageAzrak

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value31

Category winnerMacaroon RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

woody69%

floral61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

musky61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

MacaronsBergamotCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseViolet LeafJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

Top

PineappleBergamotLemonCassisCardamomCinnamon

Heart

RoseJasmineSpicesVioletLily-of-the-ValleyViolet Leaf

Base

MuskWoodsy NotesAgarwood (Oud)AmberCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cassis, Rose and Violet Leaf. Durations are only published for Macaroon Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall55

Winter27

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMacaroon RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 43%Work 30%Date 19%Party 8%

Men25

Unisex54

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,940

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,749

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerAzrakHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vera Bradley Macaroon Rose delivers a playful, confectionary twist on a classic garden rose. The opening greets you with crisp bergamot and tangy cassis before introducing a sweet, airy almond macaron accord. Fresh pink rose and dewy violet leaf form the floral heart, keeping the bakery sweetness from turning cloying.…

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Boadicea the Victorious Azrak hits the skin with an instant flash of tart pineapple, bergamot, and lemon. It is bright. Soon, dewy violet leaf and soft jasmine emerge to soften the fruitiness. The base introduces dry cedar, smooth sandalwood, and a tame touch of agarwood that keeps the scent grounded for hours. It fee…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Macaroon Rose or Azrak?

Azrak takes 5 of 7 categories. Macaroon Rose is rated 3.62/5 from 40 votes; Azrak is rated 4.21/5 from 213 votes. Choose Macaroon Rose for a rose and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Azrak for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Macaroon Rose or Azrak?

Azrak lasts longest (Azrak 77/100, Macaroon Rose 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Macaroon Rose or Azrak?

Azrak projects furthest (Azrak 72/100, Macaroon Rose 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Macaroon Rose and Azrak smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cassis, Rose and Violet Leaf.

Is Macaroon Rose or Azrak better for summer or winter?

For summer, Macaroon Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Azrak is the stronger pick. Macaroon Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Macaroon Rose and Azrak?

Macaroon Rose has top notes of Macarons, Bergamot and Cassis, heart notes of Rose, Violet Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. Azrak has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Lemon and Cassis, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Spices and Violet, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.