Fragrance comparison

Open White vs Rose du Desert

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 241 ratings analysed

5 wins

Open White

Roger & Gallet

3.73168 votes

Rank #4,160 VioletPowdery

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58%scent match

Closely related

Rose du Desert

Houbigant

3.9273 votes

Rank #28,201 PowderyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Open White takes 5 of 7 categories.

Open White
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rose du Desert
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Open White5/7

Rose du Desert2/7

Ratings & consensus: Rose du Desert
Community sentiment: Rose du Desert
Longevity: Open White
Sillage & projection: Open White
Value for money: Open White
Versatility: Open White
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Open White

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Open WhiteRoger & Gallet

Rose du DesertHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

3.92/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 29%Had 9%Want 62%

Category winnerRose du DesertRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

41%Like

21%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

36%Love

32%Like

25%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerRose du DesertMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOpen White

SillageOpen White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value49

Category winnerOpen WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

powdery92%

amber84%

citrus77%

iris69%

anis61%

powdery100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

rose69%

violet61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both powdery, citrus and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AniseYuzuBergamot

Heart

IncenseViolet

Base

IrisTonka BeanPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Lemon BlossomYuzuBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseIrisVioletVanilla

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisCedarPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Bergamot, Violet and Iris. Durations are only published for Rose du Desert, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer34

Fall94

Winter78

Day100

Night45

Spring44

Summer7

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night92

Category winnerOpen WhiteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex42

Women6

Men24

Unisex35

Women41

Date 40%Work 23%Casual 20%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,160

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews82

Overall rank#28,201

PerfumerAntoine Lie, Luca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOpen WhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Open White is a powdery citrus floral with a soft old-school edge. The yuzu and bergamot opening feels bright but quickly turns creamy, violet-heavy, and slightly almond-like, with iris, tonka, and patchouli adding a smooth amber warmth. It suits shoppers who enjoy clean fragrances with character rather than sharp fre…

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Rose du Desert by Houbigant takes the idea of a desert bloom and strips away any sticky, cloying syrup. The citrus hits immediately. Tart yuzu, bergamot, and lemon blossom create a sharp, invigorating initial burst before giving way to something far softer. Within twenty minutes, the fragrance shifts into a dry, velve…

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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, Open White or Rose du Desert?

Open White takes 5 of 7 categories. Open White is rated 3.73/5 from 168 votes; Rose du Desert is rated 3.92/5 from 73 votes. Choose Open White for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose du Desert for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Open White or Rose du Desert?

They last about the same: Open White 72/100, Rose du Desert 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Open White or Rose du Desert?

Open White projects furthest (Open White 63/100, Rose du Desert 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Open White and Rose du Desert smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, citrus and violet accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Bergamot, Violet and Iris.

Is Open White or Rose du Desert better for summer or winter?

For summer, Open White is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose du Desert is the stronger pick. Open White suits daytime wear; Rose du Desert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Open White and Rose du Desert?

Open White has top notes of Anise, Yuzu and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense and Violet, a base of Iris, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Rose du Desert has top notes of Lemon Blossom, Yuzu and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Violet and Vanilla, a base of Ambergris, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.