Rand Rose vs Talco
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Talco takes 5 of 7 categories.
Rand RoseChoose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
TalcoChoose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Rand Rose1/7
Talco5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Talco
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Talco
- Sillage & projection
- Talco
- Value for money
- Talco
- Versatility
- Rand Rose
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Talco
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Rand RoseMoresqueTalcoNew NotesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
3.79/ 5 · 324 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
Category winnerTalcoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
27%Like
19%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
59 votes
32%Love
35%Like
19%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate
223 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTalco
SillageTalco
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTalcoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
rose92%
woody84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
vanilla61%
powdery100%
musky90%
woody80%
iris70%
vanilla60%
sweet50%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
PineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart3-4 hrs
Damask RoseIrisYlang YlangJasmine
Base7-9 hrs
VanillaPrecious WoodsAmberMuskPatchouliOud
Top
TalcDamask RoseBergamotJasmine
Heart
IrisMoroccan RoseYlang-YlangPalisander Rosewood
Base
MuskVanillaTonka BeanAmberPrecious Woods
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Damask Rose, Iris and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Rand Rose, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer80
Fall80
Winter73
Day100
Night79
Spring54
Summer35
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRand RoseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,882
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#4,619
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews47
Category winnerTalcoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRand Rose by Moresque opens with a bright splash of tart pineapple, juicy mandarin orange, and sparkling bergamot that feels like chilled fruit nectar in early morning sun. As the initial citrus fizz settles, a lush damask rose takes center stage, surrounded by powdery iris, velvety jasmine, and a touch of creamy ylan…
Reviews →Talco is a true powder scent with a soft soapy lift, a floral heart, and a musky vanilla base that keeps it from feeling flat. On skin it usually reads like luxury talc, clean linen, and classic cosmetic powder more than a modern sweet gourmand. It suits powder lovers first, especially if you enjoy dry, comforting fra…
Reviews →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, Rand Rose or Talco?
Talco takes 5 of 7 categories. Rand Rose is rated 3.93/5 from 59 votes; Talco is rated 3.79/5 from 324 votes. Choose Rand Rose for a sweet and rose character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Talco for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Rand Rose or Talco?
Talco lasts longest (Talco 80/100, Rand Rose 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Rand Rose or Talco?
Talco projects furthest (Talco 70/100, Rand Rose 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rand Rose and Talco smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Damask Rose, Iris and Jasmine.
Is Rand Rose or Talco better for summer or winter?
For summer, Rand Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Talco is the stronger pick. Rand Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rand Rose and Talco?
Rand Rose has top notes of Pineapple, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Damask Rose, Iris, Ylang Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Precious Woods, Amber and Musk. Talco has top notes of Talc, Damask Rose, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Iris, Moroccan Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber.
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