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Nerosa vs Rosa Sublime

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

Updated 416 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosa Sublime takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Nerosa

    Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

  • Rosa Sublime

    Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Nerosa1/7
Rosa Sublime6/7
Ratings & consensus
Rosa Sublime
Community sentiment
Rosa Sublime
Longevity
Rosa Sublime
Sillage & projection
Rosa Sublime
Value for money
Nerosa
Versatility
Rosa Sublime
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Rosa Sublime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
NerosaLaboratorio Olfattivo
Rosa SublimeGranado
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.81/ 5 · 188 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.05/ 5 · 228 votes
Have 51%Had 2%Want 47%
Category winnerRosa SublimeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
27%Love
40%Like
21%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

188 votes

51%Love
24%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate

228 votes

Category winnerRosa SublimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityRosa Sublime

SillageRosa Sublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value52
¤ Price value50
Category winnerNerosaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
leather92%
warm spicy84%
rose77%
amber69%
aromatic61%
warm spicy100%
rose92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
amber61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
SaffronGuaiac WoodLabdanumNutmegCloves
Heart
RoseGeraniumYlang-Ylang
Base
Agarwood (Oud)LeatherelemiCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberVetiverBenzoinPatchouli
Top
NutmegCassisDavana
Heart
RoseGeraniumJasmine
Base
SaffronAmberSandalwood
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Rose and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring39
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring65
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRosa SublimeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men19
Unisex60
Women21
Men3
Unisex35
Women62
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,701

PerfumerDavid Maruitte

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#11,552

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRosa SublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nerosa opens with an immediate flash of bitter saffron, sharp clove, and warm guaiac wood before settling into its dark heart. A dense, soapy red rose steps forward quickly, braced by green geranium and resinous labdanum. As the scent warms on skin, smoky leather, birch leaf, and dry oud anchor the base alongside eart…

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Rosa Sublime by Granado opens with prickly nutmeg, sharp cassis, and bittersweet davana. Quentin Bisch builds a heavy heart of rich rose and crisp geranium before grounding the composition in dark saffron, warm amber, and creamy sandalwood. It cuts through chilly winter air with a spicy, woody rose profile that stays …

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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, Nerosa or Rosa Sublime?

Rosa Sublime takes 6 of 7 categories. Nerosa is rated 3.81/5 from 188 votes; Rosa Sublime is rated 4.05/5 from 228 votes. Choose Nerosa for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Rosa Sublime for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Nerosa or Rosa Sublime?

Rosa Sublime lasts longest (Rosa Sublime 76/100, Nerosa 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nerosa or Rosa Sublime?

Rosa Sublime projects furthest (Rosa Sublime 65/100, Nerosa 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nerosa and Rosa Sublime smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and rose accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Rose and Geranium.

Is Nerosa or Rosa Sublime better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nerosa is the stronger pick. For winter, Nerosa is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nerosa and Rosa Sublime?

Nerosa has top notes of Saffron, Guaiac Wood, Labdanum and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, elemi and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Rosa Sublime has top notes of Nutmeg, Cassis and Davana, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Saffron, Amber and Sandalwood.

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