Fragrance comparison

Mirarosa vs Kardigan

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Mirarosa

MATCA

4.002 votes

Rank #66,502 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Kardigan

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #45,581 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kardigan takes 2 of 3 categories.

Mirarosa
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Kardigan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mirarosa0/3

Kardigan2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MirarosaMATCA

KardiganL'Orientale Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityKardigan

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber91%

rose83%

fresh spicy74%

smoky65%

aromatic56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

musky61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bourbon RoseBergamotSweet Orange

Heart

RoseGeranium

Base

IncenseAmbroxanPatchouliVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotPink PepperGrapefruitLemonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Iso E SuperPatchouliLavenderGeraniumJasmineVetiverNutmegGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodWhite MuskAmbroxanIncenseCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Incense and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Kardigan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,502

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,581

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerKardiganHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mirarosa opens with bright bergamot and sweet orange before turning dark and resinous on skin. Bourbon rose and green geranium form a prickly floral core, supported by smoky incense and earthy patchouli in the base. It suits cool spring mornings and crisp autumn evenings when you want an earthy floral scent with subst…

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Kardigan by L'Orientale Fragrances brings a crisp, energetic start built around tart lemon, grapefruit, and sharp pink pepper. You get a quick two-minute burst of alcohol before the citrus oils grip your skin. Fresh mint cuts right through the warmth, pulling the blend into a clean aromatic lane. The heart unfolds wit…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mirarosa or Kardigan?

Kardigan takes 2 of 3 categories. Mirarosa is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Kardigan is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Mirarosa for a citrus and amber character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Kardigan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mirarosa or Kardigan?

Kardigan lasts longest (Kardigan 80/100, Mirarosa 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mirarosa or Kardigan?

Projection is very close: Mirarosa 50/100, Kardigan 50/100 for sillage.

Do Mirarosa and Kardigan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Incense and Ambroxan.

Is Mirarosa or Kardigan better for summer or winter?

Mirarosa suits evening wear; Kardigan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mirarosa and Kardigan?

Mirarosa has top notes of Bourbon Rose, Bergamot and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Rose and Geranium, a base of Incense, Ambroxan, Patchouli and Vanilla. Kardigan has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iso E Super, Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Ambroxan and Incense.