Fragrance comparison

Épine de Rose vs Mau Elan

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

1 wins

Épine de Rose

Mizensir

3.3520 votes

Rank #50,170 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Mau Elan

Mau Perfume

4.673 votes

Rank #54,564 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Épine de Rose takes 1 of 2 categories.

Épine de Rose
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mau Elan
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Épine de Rose1/2

Mau Elan0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
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

Mau ElanMau Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 63%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus91%

soft spicy83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

floral56%

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

fruity80%

aromatic70%

fresh60%

woody50%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

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

Top

GingerMandarin OrangeBergamotNeroliBlack Pepper

Heart

ManinkaLavenderSage

Base

Woody NotesLeatherVetiverAgarwood (Oud)Oakmoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Ginger, Agarwood (Oud) and Black Pepper. 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

Summer80

Fall70

Winter20

Day100

Night75

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex31

Women31

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,170

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#54,564

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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Mau Elan opens with a sharp flash of fresh ginger and mandarin orange, backed by a crisp splash of bergamot, neroli, and black pepper. Within fifteen minutes, the initial citrus bite settles into a warm heart dominated by sweet maninka fruit, clean lavender, and earthy sage. The fragrance grounds itself in a solid bas…

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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 Mau Elan?

Épine de Rose takes 1 of 2 categories. Épine de Rose is rated 3.35/5 from 20 votes; Mau Elan is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Épine de Rose for a rose and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mau Elan for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which projects more, Épine de Rose or Mau Elan?

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

Do Épine de Rose and Mau Elan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Ginger, Agarwood (Oud) and Black Pepper.

Is Épine de Rose or Mau Elan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Épine de Rose and Mau Elan?

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. Mau Elan has top notes of Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Maninka, Lavender and Sage, a base of Woody Notes, Leather, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).