Persian vs Rose Absolute Oil
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
PersianChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Rose Absolute OilChoose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Persian2/4
Rose Absolute Oil2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Rose Absolute Oil
- Sillage & projection
- Rose Absolute Oil
- Value for money
- Persian
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Persian
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PersianSwiss ArabianRose Absolute OilClive ChristianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%
3.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 9%Had 2%Want 89%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
25%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
33%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRose Absolute Oil
SillageRose Absolute Oil
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPersianBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
white floral92%
fruity84%
sweet77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
rose100%
fresh spicy90%
aromatic80%
citrus70%
warm spicy60%
floral50%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both floral and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotMagnoliaMelonPeachTangerine
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyOrchidFreesiaJasminePlumRoseTuberoseViolet
Base
BlackberryCedarMuskVanilla
Top30 to 45 minutes
CorianderTangerineBlueberry
Heart3 to 5 hours
May RoseOrchidLily-of-the-Valley
Base8 to 14 hours
CedarPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesTangerine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orchid and Cedar. Durations are only published for Rose Absolute Oil, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#53,895
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#66,773
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPersianHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPersian by Swiss Arabian is a floral fruity scent for women built around a vibrant mix of melon, peach, and tangerine. It opens with bright citrus energy before settling into a layered bouquet of jasmine, rose, and tuberose. This everyday fragrance works beautifully for spring daytime wear, providing a light and refre…
Reviews →Rose Absolute Oil by Clive Christian centers on May Rose framed by unexpected fruit and aromatic spice. The fragrance opens with tangy blueberry, juicy tangerine, and a dry sprinkle of crushed coriander seed. As the bright citrus and spice settle, a full floral heart emerges, blending lush rose with orchid and crisp l…
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, Persian or Rose Absolute Oil?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Persian is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Rose Absolute Oil is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Persian for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Rose Absolute Oil for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Persian or Rose Absolute Oil?
Rose Absolute Oil lasts longest (Rose Absolute Oil 94/100, Persian 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Persian or Rose Absolute Oil?
Rose Absolute Oil projects furthest (Rose Absolute Oil 71/100, Persian 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Persian and Rose Absolute Oil smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orchid and Cedar.
Is Persian or Rose Absolute Oil better for summer or winter?
Persian suits day or night wear; Rose Absolute Oil suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Persian and Rose Absolute Oil?
Persian has top notes of Bergamot, Magnolia, Melon and Peach, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Orchid, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Blackberry, Cedar, Musk and Vanilla. Rose Absolute Oil has top notes of Coriander, Tangerine and Blueberry, heart notes of May Rose, Orchid and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Amber.
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