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Promesa vs Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016

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

Updated 100 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Promesa

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016

    Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Promesa2/5
Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 20163/5
Ratings & consensus
Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016
Sillage & projection
Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016
Value for money
Promesa
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Promesa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
PromesaMyrurgia
Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016Viktor&Rolf
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.70/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 39%Had 27%Want 34%
4.05/ 5 · 66 votes
Have 39%Had 21%Want 40%
Category winnerFlowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
26%Love
48%Like
0%Ok
22%Dislike
4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

33%Love
52%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityFlowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016

SillageFlowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value83
¤ Price value43
Category winnerPromesaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
woody92%
green84%
rose77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
rose100%
citrus92%
floral84%
sweet77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both rose, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Green TeaRoseBergamotLily-of-the-ValleySandalwoodMuskJasmineAmberCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top
BergamotGreen TeaPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
RoseOrchidRed BerriesFreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Cashmere WoodAmberPatchouliCaramelVanila
InformationalShared notesGreen Tea, Rose, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring88
Summer100
Fall63
Winter25
Day100
Night17
Spring100
Summer48
Fall0
Winter19
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
Men0
Unisex20
Women80
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,216

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#30,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPromesaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Promesa opens as a light green floral with bergamot, rose and lily of the valley leading the way. The tea note gives it an airy, clean feel, while soft woods, musk and amber keep the dry-down smooth and powdery. It suits shoppers who want an easy daytime floral for warm weather rather than a bold statement scent. Base…

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Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 opens as a bright, breezy departure from the thick, sugary patchouli of the original scent. Instead of overwhelming sweetness, this summer edition launches with sharp grapefruit and crisp green tea, cutting through the heat of warm afternoons. As it settles, a clean rose and soft orchid …

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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, Promesa or Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016?

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 takes 3 of 5 categories. Promesa is rated 3.70/5 from 34 votes; Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 is rated 4.05/5 from 66 votes. Choose Promesa for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Promesa or Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016?

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 lasts longest (Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 66/100, Promesa 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Promesa or Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016?

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 projects furthest (Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 65/100, Promesa 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Promesa and Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Green Tea, Rose, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Promesa or Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 better for summer or winter?

Promesa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Promesa and Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016?

Promesa features Green Tea, Rose, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sandalwood. Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 has top notes of Bergamot, Green Tea, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Orchid, Red Berries and Freesia, a base of Cashmere Wood, Amber, Patchouli and Caramel.

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