Fragrance comparison

Macaroon Rose vs Rose Dunes

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 185 ratings analysed

Macaroon Rose

Vera Bradley

3.6240 votes

Rank #53,940 RoseSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Rose Dunes

Molton Brown · 2022

3.89145 votes

Rank #23,805 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Dunes takes 5 of 7 categories.

Macaroon Rose
Choose it for a rose and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rose Dunes
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Macaroon Rose2/7

Rose Dunes5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Macaroon RoseVera Bradley

Rose DunesMolton Brown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 19%Had 16%Want 66%

3.89/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 49%Had 8%Want 44%

Category winnerRose DunesRating 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

37%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

19%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerMacaroon RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityRose Dunes

SillageMacaroon Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRose DunesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

woody69%

floral61%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic46%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both rose and woody

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

SaffronViolet LeafGreen Bell PepperGingerBergamotCassis

Heart

RoseRaspberryGeraniumMagnoliaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)LeatherMuskSandalwoodVetiver

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

Spring83

Summer67

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night92

Category winnerRose DunesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

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

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,940

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,805

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched2022

Reviews4

Category winnerRose DunesHigher 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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Molton Brown Rose Dunes is a warm, earthy rose perfume that pairs juicy red berries with dry desert woods. The first spritz brings an unexpected crunch of crisp green bell pepper, tart blackcurrant cassis, and warm saffron spice. Within minutes, the fragrance blooms into a plush heart of jammy rose petals and geranium…

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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 Rose Dunes?

Rose Dunes takes 5 of 7 categories. Macaroon Rose is rated 3.62/5 from 40 votes; Rose Dunes is rated 3.89/5 from 145 votes. Choose Macaroon Rose for a rose and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose Dunes for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Macaroon Rose or Rose Dunes?

Rose Dunes lasts longest (Rose Dunes 69/100, Macaroon Rose 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Macaroon Rose or Rose Dunes?

Macaroon Rose projects furthest (Macaroon Rose 62/100, Rose Dunes 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Macaroon Rose and Rose Dunes smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cassis, Rose and Violet Leaf.

Is Macaroon Rose or Rose Dunes better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Macaroon Rose and Rose Dunes?

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. Rose Dunes has top notes of Saffron, Violet Leaf, Green Bell Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Rose, Raspberry, Geranium and Magnolia, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Musk.