Fragrance comparison

Épine de Rose vs Flamennza

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

2 wins

Épine de Rose

Mizensir

3.3520 votes

Rank #50,170 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Flamennza

Lehmann

5.002 votes

Rank #50,467 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Épine de Rose takes 2 of 4 categories.

Épine de Rose
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Flamennza
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Épine de Rose2/4

Flamennza1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Flamennza
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Épine de Rose
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Épine de Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Épine de RoseMizensir

FlamennzaLehmann

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

15%Ok

30%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityFlamennza

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value17

Category winnerÉpine de RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus91%

soft spicy83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

floral56%

woody100%

smoky91%

warm spicy83%

leather74%

amber65%

aromatic56%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeGingerAgarwood (Oud)

Heart

Bulgarian RosePink PepperBlack Pepper

Base

CedarIncense

Top15-30 mins

CloveBlack PepperelemiMandarin OrangeGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

LeatherRose

Base6-8+ hrs

IncenseGuaiac WoodVetiverPeru BalsamAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Ginger, Bulgarian Rose and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Flamennza, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall70

Winter20

Day100

Night75

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex31

Women31

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,170

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#50,467

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerÉpine de RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Épine de Rose by Mizensir delivers a crisp, spicy twist on fresh garden roses. It opens with juicy mandarin orange, sharp fresh ginger, and a faint hint of dry agarwood. As it settles on skin, dewy Bulgarian rose petals mix with the prickle of pink pepper and cracked black pepper. The base grounds the floral freshness…

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Flamennza by Lehmann opens with an immediate crackle of black pepper and sharp clove. Juicy mandarin orange cuts through the heat, keeping the opening lively. It is bold right away. Within twenty minutes, the citrus burns off to reveal a rich core of supple jacket leather softened by a quiet trace of velvety rose peta…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Épine de Rose or Flamennza?

Épine de Rose takes 2 of 4 categories. Épine de Rose is rated 3.35/5 from 20 votes; Flamennza is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Épine de Rose for a rose and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Flamennza for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Épine de Rose or Flamennza?

Flamennza lasts longest (Flamennza 70/100, Épine de Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Épine de Rose or Flamennza?

Projection is very close: Épine de Rose 50/100, Flamennza 50/100 for sillage.

Do Épine de Rose and Flamennza smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Ginger, Bulgarian Rose and Black Pepper.

Is Épine de Rose or Flamennza better for summer or winter?

Épine de Rose suits daytime wear; Flamennza suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Épine de Rose and Flamennza?

Épine de Rose has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Ginger and Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, a base of Cedar and Incense. Flamennza has top notes of Clove, Black Pepper, elemi and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Leather and Rose, a base of Incense, Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Peru Balsam.