Fragrance comparison

Oro Rosso vs The Mauve

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 220 ratings analysed

Oro Rosso

Bois 1920

3.85195 votes

Rank #10,419 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

The Mauve

The Sum

4.0425 votes

Rank #49,845 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Oro Rosso
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The Mauve
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oro Rosso3/6

The Mauve3/6

Ratings & consensus: The Mauve
Community sentiment: The Mauve
Longevity: Oro Rosso
Sillage & projection: Oro Rosso
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: The Mauve
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oro Rosso

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oro RossoBois 1920

The MauveThe Sum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 195 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%

Category winnerThe MauveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

34%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

152 votes

28%Love

56%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerThe MauveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityOro Rosso

SillageOro Rosso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

aromatic74%

metallic65%

leather56%

lavender100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

fresh42%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blood OrangeCitruses

Heart

SaffronSageJasmineLavender

Base

Woody NotesOakMusk

Notes

LavenderTea LeafOak

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender and Oak. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer71

Fall86

Winter71

Day100

Night44

Category winnerThe MauveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex43

Women43

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,419

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#49,845

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOro RossoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oro Rosso opens with bright blood orange and citrus, then quickly turns warmer and more textured with saffron, sage, lavender, and jasmine. It reads less like a sugary gourmand and more like a spiced citrus woody scent with a slightly metallic, leathery edge. The dry-down leans musky, woody, and polished, making it a …

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The Mauve opens with a sharp burst of herbal lavender backed by bitter tea leaf. As the initial spray settles, dry oakwood emerges underneath the aromatic top notes, giving the composition a grounded, mossy structure. It wears best on cool, overcast spring mornings or in quiet office environments where loud projection…

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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, Oro Rosso or The Mauve?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Oro Rosso is rated 3.85/5 from 195 votes; The Mauve is rated 4.04/5 from 25 votes. Choose Oro Rosso for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Mauve for a lavender and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oro Rosso or The Mauve?

Oro Rosso lasts longest (Oro Rosso 76/100, The Mauve 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oro Rosso or The Mauve?

Oro Rosso projects furthest (Oro Rosso 69/100, The Mauve 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oro Rosso and The Mauve smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender and Oak.

Is Oro Rosso or The Mauve better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Mauve is the stronger pick. For winter, Oro Rosso is the stronger pick. The Mauve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oro Rosso and The Mauve?

Oro Rosso has top notes of Blood Orange and Citruses, heart notes of Saffron, Sage, Jasmine and Lavender, a base of Woody Notes, Oak and Musk. The Mauve features Lavender, Tea Leaf and Oak.