Fragrance comparison

Omen vs Rose Morocco

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 125 ratings analysed

4 wins

Omen

Manos Gerakinis

3.7659 votes

Rank #17,874 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Rose Morocco

Vertus

3.7466 votes

Rank #25,413 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Omen takes 4 of 7 categories.

Omen
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Rose Morocco
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Omen4/7

Rose Morocco3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OmenManos Gerakinis

Rose MoroccoVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 62%

3.74/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 41%Had 14%Want 45%

Category winnerOmenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

22%Like

17%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

59 votes

27%Love

39%Like

14%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerRose MoroccoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRose Morocco

SillageRose Morocco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value36

Category winnerOmenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

leather77%

animalic69%

oud61%

woody100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bay LeafAppleSaffron

Heart2-4 hrs

Balsam FirBuchu or AgathosmaJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)AmbergrisAmberTonka BeanMusk

Top

AppleSaffronCardamom

Heart

RoseCashmere WoodGeraniumPeachVioletCedarMagnoliaLily

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodMuskVanillaAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesApple, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. Durations are only published for Omen, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer38

Fall92

Winter77

Day92

Night100

Spring40

Summer20

Fall85

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Category winnerOmenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex41

Women8

Date 34%Casual 26%Party 23%Work 17%

Men0

Unisex43

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,874

PerfumerMiguel Matos

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#25,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerOmenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not expect an easy crowd-pleaser here. Manos Gerakinis Omen opens with an astringent snap of green apple and dry bay leaf, shadowed by a medicinal touch of saffron that smells almost like an old-school workshop. That juicy fruit disappears within fifteen minutes. What emerges next is a dark, resinous heart of stick…

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Vertus Rose Morocco introduces a dark, spiced take on the classic rose note. By blending tart apple with saffron and cardamom at the start, this unisex blend shifts away from typical sweet florals. Instead, it offers a dry woodiness that wears beautifully in cold weather, settling into a cozy, resinous base on the ski…

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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, Omen or Rose Morocco?

Omen takes 4 of 7 categories. Omen is rated 3.76/5 from 59 votes; Rose Morocco is rated 3.74/5 from 66 votes. Choose Omen for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Rose Morocco for a woody and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Omen or Rose Morocco?

Rose Morocco lasts longest (Rose Morocco 68/100, Omen 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Omen or Rose Morocco?

Rose Morocco projects furthest (Rose Morocco 65/100, Omen 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Omen and Rose Morocco smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Apple, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.

Is Omen or Rose Morocco better for summer or winter?

For summer, Omen is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Morocco is the stronger pick. Omen suits evening wear; Rose Morocco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Omen and Rose Morocco?

Omen has top notes of Bay Leaf, Apple and Saffron, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Buchu or Agathosma and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Ambergris and Amber. Rose Morocco has top notes of Apple, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Cashmere Wood, Geranium and Peach, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla.