Fragrance comparison

Épine Mortelle vs Rose Poivrée (2020)

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 335 ratings analysed

6 wins

Épine Mortelle

Laurent Mazzone Parfums · 2023

3.99285 votes

Rank #11,129 PowderyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Poivrée (2020)

The Different Company

3.6250 votes

Rank #19,178 RoseAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Épine Mortelle takes 6 of 7 categories.

Épine Mortelle
Choose it for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rose Poivrée (2020)
Choose it for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Épine Mortelle6/7

Rose Poivrée (2020)1/7

Ratings & consensus: Épine Mortelle
Community sentiment: Épine Mortelle
Longevity: Épine Mortelle
Sillage & projection: Épine Mortelle
Value for money: Rose Poivrée (2020)
Versatility: Épine Mortelle
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Épine Mortelle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Épine MortelleLaurent Mazzone Parfums

Rose Poivrée (2020)The Different Company

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 285 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 56%

Category winnerÉpine MortelleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

285 votes

38%Love

20%Like

18%Ok

14%Dislike

10%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerÉpine MortelleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityÉpine Mortelle

SillageÉpine Mortelle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value45

Category winnerRose Poivrée (2020)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

fresh spicy92%

musky84%

rose77%

violet69%

floral61%

rose100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

soft spicy77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both rose, fresh spicy and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperBlack PepperAngelicaNutmegAniseSichuan PepperCumin

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletDamask RoseRoseBlack CurrantMimosa

Base6-8+ hrs

Black AmberVetiverPatchouli

Top

Black PepperCorianderPink Pepper

Heart

Damask RoseRose

Base

VetiverCivet

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Black Pepper, Rose and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Épine Mortelle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer33

Fall100

Winter78

Day79

Night100

Spring100

Summer15

Fall69

Winter15

Day100

Night75

Category winnerÉpine MortelleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex14

Women76

Date 35%Casual 27%Work 22%Party 17%

Men4

Unisex60

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,129

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

Reviews9

Overall rank#19,178

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerÉpine MortelleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Épine Mortelle by Laurent Mazzone Parfums opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon zest and crisp bergamot, rapidly charged with crackling pink pepper. Rather than tumbling into a sugary bouquet, the scent blooms into a dark, thorned red rose paired with creamy magnolia petals and a distinct stream of dry frankincense …

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Rose Poivrée (2020) by The Different Company offers a striking, spice-forward take on the classic rose. Crafted by Jean-Claude Ellena, it blends sharp black and pink pepper with a dry Damascus rose heart. This is a transparent, airy composition that avoids the typical sweet floral route. It is a compelling choice for …

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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, Épine Mortelle or Rose Poivrée (2020)?

Épine Mortelle takes 6 of 7 categories. Épine Mortelle is rated 3.99/5 from 285 votes; Rose Poivrée (2020) is rated 3.62/5 from 50 votes. Choose Épine Mortelle for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rose Poivrée (2020) for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Épine Mortelle or Rose Poivrée (2020)?

Épine Mortelle lasts longest (Épine Mortelle 71/100, Rose Poivrée (2020) 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Épine Mortelle or Rose Poivrée (2020)?

Épine Mortelle projects furthest (Épine Mortelle 65/100, Rose Poivrée (2020) 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Épine Mortelle and Rose Poivrée (2020) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, fresh spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Rose and Vetiver.

Is Épine Mortelle or Rose Poivrée (2020) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Épine Mortelle is the stronger pick. For winter, Épine Mortelle is the stronger pick. Épine Mortelle suits evening wear; Rose Poivrée (2020) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Épine Mortelle and Rose Poivrée (2020)?

Épine Mortelle has top notes of Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Angelica and Nutmeg, heart notes of Violet, Damask Rose, Rose and Black Currant, a base of Black Amber, Vetiver and Patchouli. Rose Poivrée (2020) has top notes of Black Pepper, Coriander and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Damask Rose and Rose, a base of Vetiver and Civet.