Fragrance comparison

Oriental Rose vs Old England

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oriental Rose

Gulf Orchid

4.508 votes

Rank #32,851 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Old England

Hugh Parsons

4.128 votes

Rank #49,678 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oriental Rose takes 4 of 5 categories.

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 England
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oriental Rose4/5

Old England1/5

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

Oriental RoseGulf Orchid

Old EnglandHugh Parsons

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 16%Had 7%Want 77%

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 24%Had 5%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

38%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityOriental Rose

SillageOriental Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value63

Category winnerOriental RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

floral84%

woody77%

green69%

musky61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

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

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotFig LeafBlackcurrant

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaRose

Base6-8 hrs

Powdery NotesMuskSandalwoodVetiver

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitLavenderRosemaryBlack CurrantStar Anise

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegPepperMagnoliaJasmineCinnamon

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVetiverMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

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

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,851

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#49,678

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOriental RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Oriental Rose or Old England?

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

Which lasts longer, Oriental Rose or Old England?

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

Which projects more, Oriental Rose or Old England?

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

Do Oriental Rose and Old England smell similar?

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

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

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

What are the notes in Oriental Rose and Old England?

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. 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.