Orange Mauresque vs Rose Absolue
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Rose Absolue takes 6 of 7 categories.
Orange MauresqueChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rose AbsolueChoose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Orange Mauresque1/7
Rose Absolue6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Rose Absolue
- Community sentiment
- Rose Absolue
- Longevity
- Rose Absolue
- Sillage & projection
- Rose Absolue
- Value for money
- Rose Absolue
- Versatility
- Rose Absolue
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Orange Mauresque
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Orange MauresqueChopardRose AbsolueTauer PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 169 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.39/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%
Category winnerRose AbsolueRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
41%Like
14%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
169 votes
58%Love
31%Like
6%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate
36 votes
Category winnerRose AbsolueMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRose Absolue
SillageRose Absolue
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRose AbsolueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
amber83%
floral65%
balsamic48%
fresh30%
amber100%
rose92%
fruity84%
citrus77%
floral69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
ResinsOrangeCitrusesFloral Notes
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Fruity NotesCitrusesSpicy Notes
Heart
RoseFloral Notes
Base
AmberAmbergrisWoody NotesResinsBenzoin
InformationalShared notesResins, Citruses and Floral Notes. Durations are only published for Orange Mauresque, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer100
Fall48
Winter30
Day100
Night54
Spring65
Summer18
Fall100
Winter88
Day85
Night100
Category winnerRose AbsolueMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,938
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched2018
Reviews19
Overall rank#20,908
PerfumerAndy Tauer
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerOrange MauresqueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChopard Orange Mauresque is an invigorating splash of bitter orange peel, sunlit neroli, and creamy orange blossom absolute. The initial spray hits your skin with a tangy citrus zing that immediately cuts through warm air. Within twenty minutes, the sharp zest settles down into a lush Mediterranean flower garden, roun…
Reviews →Rose Absolue opens with a burst of citrus and tart red fruit that quickly settles into a rich rose core. Andy Tauer anchors the floral heart with warm resins, dry woody notes, and ambergris. It wears best during cool autumn evenings when the crisp air cuts through the sweet syrup. The scent stays rich without turning …
Reviews →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, Orange Mauresque or Rose Absolue?
Rose Absolue takes 6 of 7 categories. Orange Mauresque is rated 4.07/5 from 169 votes; Rose Absolue is rated 4.39/5 from 36 votes. Choose Orange Mauresque for a citrus and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rose Absolue for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Orange Mauresque or Rose Absolue?
Rose Absolue lasts longest (Rose Absolue 82/100, Orange Mauresque 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Orange Mauresque or Rose Absolue?
Rose Absolue projects furthest (Rose Absolue 69/100, Orange Mauresque 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Orange Mauresque and Rose Absolue smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Resins, Citruses and Floral Notes.
Is Orange Mauresque or Rose Absolue better for summer or winter?
For summer, Orange Mauresque is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Absolue is the stronger pick. Orange Mauresque suits daytime wear; Rose Absolue suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Orange Mauresque and Rose Absolue?
Orange Mauresque features Resins, Orange, Citruses and Floral Notes. Rose Absolue has top notes of Fruity Notes, Citruses and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Rose and Floral Notes, a base of Amber, Ambergris, Woody Notes and Resins.
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