Fragrance comparison

Pink Roses vs A La Rose

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 3,587 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pink Roses

Mancera

3.73219 votes

Rank #15,439 RoseCitrus

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62%scent match

Closely related

A La Rose

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

4.013,368 votes

Rank #3,024 RosePowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pink Roses takes 4 of 7 categories.

Pink Roses
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
A La Rose
Choose it for a rose and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Pink Roses4/7

A La Rose3/7

Ratings & consensus: A La Rose
Community sentiment: A La Rose
Longevity: Pink Roses
Sillage & projection: Pink Roses
Value for money: Pink Roses
Versatility: Pink Roses
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A La Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pink RosesMancera

A La RoseMaison Francis Kurkdjian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 219 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.01/ 5 · 3,368 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerA La RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

219 votes

36%Love

40%Like

14%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

3,368 votes

Category winnerA La RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPink Roses

SillagePink Roses

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value24

Category winnerPink RosesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus92%

green84%

powdery77%

floral69%

musky61%

rose100%

powdery90%

floral80%

citrus70%

violet60%

musky50%

Scent match62%Closely related · both rose, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bulgarian RoseGreen NotesBergamotCalabrian Mandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

Moroccan RoseVioletPearPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskAmbergris

Top

Calabrian bergamotLitchiPear

Heart

Bulgarian RoseGrasse RoseVioletSweet Pea

Base

MuskCedar

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Bergamot, Violet and Pear. Durations are only published for Pink Roses, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPink RosesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex7

Women90

Men1

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#3,024

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews209

Category winnerA La RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Pink Roses takes the classic rose garden profile and sharpens it with crisp Mediterranean citrus. The first spray releases a brisk splash of Calabrian mandarin and bergamot, backed by cut stems and damp crushed leaves. Bulgarian rose blooms quickly behind the citrus bite. It smells dewy, vibrant, and remarkabl…

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A La Rose delivers a crisp, wet rose petal scent backed by pear and light musk. Designed for warm weather and casual daytime wear, it avoids the heavy powder of older formulas. This release provides a quiet, high-end alternative to heavy winter perfumes.

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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, Pink Roses or A La Rose?

Pink Roses takes 4 of 7 categories. Pink Roses is rated 3.73/5 from 219 votes; A La Rose is rated 4.01/5 from 3,368 votes. Choose Pink Roses for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose A La Rose for a rose and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pink Roses or A La Rose?

Pink Roses lasts longest (Pink Roses 67/100, A La Rose 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pink Roses or A La Rose?

Pink Roses projects furthest (Pink Roses 66/100, A La Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pink Roses and A La Rose smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Bergamot, Violet and Pear.

Is Pink Roses or A La Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pink Roses is the stronger pick. For winter, Pink Roses is the stronger pick. Pink Roses suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pink Roses and A La Rose?

Pink Roses has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Green Notes, Bergamot and Calabrian Mandarin, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, Violet, Pear and Patchouli, a base of White Musk and Ambergris. A La Rose has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Litchi and Pear, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Grasse Rose, Violet and Sweet Pea, a base of Musk and Cedar.