Fragrance comparison

Paris – Paris vs Rose Damascena

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 985 ratings analysed

Paris – Paris

Chanel

4.12951 votes

Rank #29,035 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Rose Damascena

Les Fleurs du Golfe

3.9434 votes

Rank #34,991 RoseVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Damascena takes 5 of 8 categories.

Paris – Paris
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rose Damascena
Choose it for a rose and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Paris – Paris3/8

Rose Damascena5/8

Ratings & consensus: Paris – Paris
Community sentiment: Paris – Paris
Longevity: Rose Damascena
Sillage & projection: Rose Damascena
Value for money: Rose Damascena
Versatility: Rose Damascena
Note pyramid (duration): Rose Damascena
Fragranxe ranking: Paris – Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris – ParisChanel

Rose DamascenaLes Fleurs du Golfe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 951 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 67%

Category winnerParis – ParisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

34%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

951 votes

44%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

9%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerParis – ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityRose Damascena

SillageRose Damascena

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value58

Category winnerRose DamascenaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

soft spicy61%

rose100%

vanilla90%

sweet80%

musky70%

fruity60%

powdery50%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperCitrusesLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask Rose

Base4-6 hrs

Patchouli

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask RoseRaspberryPistachioGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaMusk

Category winnerRose DamascenaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall0

Winter28

Day100

Night38

Spring80

Summer70

Fall90

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerRose DamascenaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex18

Women79

Men5

Unisex10

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,035

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,991

PerfumerEmna Doghri

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerParis – ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Paris - Paris is a sparkling chypre floral crafted around fresh Damask rose, zesty lemon, and airy patchouli. Launched in 2022 as part of Les Eaux de Chanel collection, this Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of citruses and tingling pink pepper that instantly lifts the senses. As the bright citrus top se…

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Rose Damascena by Les Fleurs du Golfe opens with a lively splash of tart citruses before unfolding into a lush heart of blooming Damask rose and ripe raspberry. What keeps this floral profile distinct is an unexpected hint of crushed pistachio and a gentle prickle of ginger, giving the sweet bouquet a cozy, nutty dept…

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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, Paris – Paris or Rose Damascena?

Rose Damascena takes 5 of 8 categories. Paris – Paris is rated 4.12/5 from 951 votes; Rose Damascena is rated 3.94/5 from 34 votes. Choose Paris – Paris for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose Damascena for a rose and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris – Paris or Rose Damascena?

Rose Damascena lasts longest (Rose Damascena 79/100, Paris – Paris 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris – Paris or Rose Damascena?

Rose Damascena projects furthest (Rose Damascena 71/100, Paris – Paris 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris – Paris and Rose Damascena smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Citruses and Damask Rose.

Is Paris – Paris or Rose Damascena better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paris – Paris is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Damascena is the stronger pick. Paris – Paris suits daytime wear; Rose Damascena suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris – Paris and Rose Damascena?

Paris – Paris has top notes of Pink Pepper, Citruses and Lemon, heart notes of Damask Rose, a base of Patchouli. Rose Damascena has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Damask Rose, Raspberry, Pistachio and Ginger, a base of Vanilla and Musk.