Fragrance comparison

PS... Free vs Rose Amber

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 168 ratings analysed

PS... Free

Primark

4.339 votes

Rank #54,613 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Rose Amber

The 7 Virtues

3.38159 votes

Rank #14,561 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Amber takes 3 of 4 categories.

PS... Free
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Rose Amber
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

PS... Free1/4

Rose Amber3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rose Amber
Sillage & projection: Rose Amber
Value for money: PS... Free
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Amber

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PS... FreePrimark

Rose AmberThe 7 Virtues

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 83%Had 6%Want 11%

3.38/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 42%Had 14%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

25%Love

31%Like

19%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

153 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityRose Amber

SillageRose Amber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price value57

Category winnerPS... FreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

musky61%

rose100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

MandarinCassis

Heart1 to 2 hours

Neroli

Base2 to 4 hours

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

Top

Pink PepperNeroliDavanaCassisBergamot

Heart

RoseCinnamonLavenderOrrisJasmine

Base

AmberVanillaPatchouliSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesCassis, Neroli, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for PS... Free, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter57

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,561

PerfumerAngela Stavrevska

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerRose AmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

PS... Free by Primark brings together bright citrus and sweet, creamy undertones at an accessible price point. The fragrance opens with a lively splash of juicy mandarin paired with tart, slightly green cassis. As the initial brightness softens, clean neroli emerges in the center, giving the composition a fresh and ar…

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Rose Amber is a soft, woody rose with a lightly spicy opening and a warm amber base. It usually reads more classic than playful, with powdery rose, gentle herbs, and dry woods giving it a slightly vintage, cosmetic feel. On skin, the rose can feel fresh at first, then settle into amber, patchouli, vetiver, and sandalw…

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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, PS... Free or Rose Amber?

Rose Amber takes 3 of 4 categories. PS... Free is rated 4.33/5 from 9 votes; Rose Amber is rated 3.38/5 from 159 votes. Choose PS... Free for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Rose Amber for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, PS... Free or Rose Amber?

Rose Amber lasts longest (Rose Amber 60/100, PS... Free 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, PS... Free or Rose Amber?

Rose Amber projects furthest (Rose Amber 50/100, PS... Free 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do PS... Free and Rose Amber smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Cassis, Neroli, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is PS... Free or Rose Amber better for summer or winter?

PS... Free suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in PS... Free and Rose Amber?

PS... Free has top notes of Mandarin and Cassis, heart notes of Neroli, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. Rose Amber has top notes of Pink Pepper, Neroli, Davana and Cassis, heart notes of Rose, Cinnamon, Lavender and Orris, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Sandalwood.