Fragrance comparison

Old England vs Oriental Rose

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Old England

Hugh Parsons

4.128 votes

Rank #49,678 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Oriental Rose

Gulf Orchid

4.508 votes

Rank #32,851 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oriental Rose takes 4 of 5 categories.

Old England
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oriental Rose
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Old England1/5

Oriental Rose4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Old EnglandHugh Parsons

Oriental RoseGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 24%Had 5%Want 71%

4.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 16%Had 7%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

63%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityOriental Rose

SillageOriental Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value94

Category winnerOriental RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

floral84%

woody77%

green69%

musky61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitLavenderRosemaryBlack CurrantStar Anise

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegPepperMagnoliaJasmineCinnamon

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVetiverMusk

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotFig LeafBlackcurrant

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaRose

Base6-8 hrs

Powdery NotesMuskSandalwoodVetiver

Category winnerOld EnglandLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Work 41%Casual 32%Date 18%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Work 35%Casual 33%Date 23%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,678

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,851

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOriental RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hugh Parsons Old England opens with a brisk snap of bergamot and tart grapefruit, instantly balanced by herbal rosemary and fresh lavender. As the sharp citrus calms down, black currant adds a subtle touch of dark berry sweetness while star anise introduces a cool, licorice-tinged edge. The heart shifts toward a dry k…

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Gulf Orchid Oriental Rose skips the heavy, syrupy amber profile common in Middle Eastern perfumery. Instead, it hits the skin with an instant blast of tart grapefruit, bitter bergamot, and crushed green fig leaf. The opening feels clean, crunchy, and bright. As the initial citrus spray evaporates over the first twenty…

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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, Old England or Oriental Rose?

Oriental Rose takes 4 of 5 categories. Old England is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes; Oriental Rose is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose Old England for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oriental Rose for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Old England or Oriental Rose?

Oriental Rose lasts longest (Oriental Rose 72/100, Old England 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Old England or Oriental Rose?

Oriental Rose projects furthest (Oriental Rose 75/100, Old England 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Old England and Oriental Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Magnolia and Sandalwood.

Is Old England or Oriental Rose better for summer or winter?

Old England suits daytime wear; Oriental Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Old England and Oriental Rose?

Old England has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender and Rosemary, heart notes of Nutmeg, Pepper, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk. Oriental Rose has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Fig Leaf and Blackcurrant, heart notes of Magnolia and Rose, a base of Powdery Notes, Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver.