Fragrance comparison

Parfum Subtil vs Rose

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 410 ratings analysed

Parfum Subtil

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2002

4.05402 votes

Rank #24,110 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Rose

Asgharali

4.628 votes

Rank #33,579 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Parfum Subtil
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Rose
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Parfum Subtil2/4

Rose2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Parfum SubtilSalvatore Ferragamo

RoseAsgharali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 402 votes

Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%

4.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

402 votes

63%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityRose

SillageParfum Subtil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value63

Category winnerRoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet91%

cherry83%

fruity74%

floral65%

green56%

white floral100%

citrus90%

fruity80%

fresh70%

sweet60%

green50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CherryFruity NotesOrange Blossom

Heart

TulipJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

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Top

Fruity NotesCitrusesGreen Notes

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomRose

Base

CedarMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesFruity Notes, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,110

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched2002

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,579

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParfum SubtilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Salvatore Ferragamo Parfum Subtil is a crisp, sparkling floral fragrance centered on juicy dark cherry, sunny orange blossom, and fresh green tulip petals. Created in 2002 by perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, this scent opens with an energetic splash of sweet fruit and citrus blossoms before gently settling into a…

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Rose by Asgharali opens with a bright mix of citrus, fruit and green notes, then settles into a soft floral heart where rose sits beside orange blossom and lily-of-the-valley. The overall effect reads clean, lightly sweet and easy to wear. Vanilla, musk and cedar give the dry-down a smoother finish without making it h…

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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, Parfum Subtil or Rose?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Parfum Subtil is rated 4.05/5 from 402 votes; Rose is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Parfum Subtil for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Rose for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Parfum Subtil or Rose?

Rose lasts longest (Rose 68/100, Parfum Subtil 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Parfum Subtil or Rose?

Parfum Subtil projects furthest (Parfum Subtil 62/100, Rose 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Parfum Subtil and Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Fruity Notes, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Parfum Subtil or Rose better for summer or winter?

Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Parfum Subtil and Rose?

Parfum Subtil has top notes of Cherry, Fruity Notes and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Tulip, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Rose has top notes of Fruity Notes, Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Cedar, Musk and Vanilla.