Fragrance comparison

Red Berries & Rose vs Torero

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 137 ratings analysed

Red Berries & Rose

Marks & Spencer

3.8438 votes

Rank #19,993 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Torero

Boadicea the Victorious

4.1799 votes

Rank #12,912 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Torero takes 6 of 7 categories.

Red Berries & Rose
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Torero
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Red Berries & Rose1/7

Torero6/7

Ratings & consensus: Torero
Community sentiment: Torero
Longevity: Torero
Sillage & projection: Torero
Value for money: Red Berries & Rose
Versatility: Torero
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Torero

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red Berries & RoseMarks & Spencer

ToreroBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 69%Had 13%Want 18%

4.17/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 63%

Category winnerToreroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

32%Like

18%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

53%Love

26%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerToreroMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTorero

SillageTorero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value25

Category winnerRed Berries & RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber90%

fruity80%

rose70%

sweet60%

powdery50%

citrus100%

rose92%

fruity84%

woody77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fruity, rose and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Red Berries

Heart1 to 2 hours

Rose

Base2 to 4 hours

VanillaAmber

Top

GrapefruitRed BerriesPearNutmegLemon

Heart

RoseHeliotropeJasmineCashmeran

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberVetiverCedarVanillaMuskGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Rose, Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for Red Berries & Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer55

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer95

Fall66

Winter34

Day100

Night–

Category winnerToreroMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men17

Unisex40

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,993

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#12,912

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerToreroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red Berries & Rose by Marks & Spencer offers a bright, cheerful entry into fruity floral territory at an accessible price point. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of sweet and sour red berries that quickly softens into a gentle, dewy rose heart. As the tart fruit settles, a warm base of vanilla and amber steps fo…

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Torero by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a burst of pink grapefruit, tart red berries, and juicy pear that crackles on skin like chilled sparkling wine. Despite its matador-inspired name, Christian Provenzano steered this 2021 release away from heavy leather. Instead, he built a crisp, effervescent floral structur…

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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, Red Berries & Rose or Torero?

Torero takes 6 of 7 categories. Red Berries & Rose is rated 3.84/5 from 38 votes; Torero is rated 4.17/5 from 99 votes. Choose Red Berries & Rose for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Torero for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Berries & Rose or Torero?

Torero lasts longest (Torero 82/100, Red Berries & Rose 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Berries & Rose or Torero?

Torero projects furthest (Torero 70/100, Red Berries & Rose 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Berries & Rose and Torero smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, rose and powdery accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Rose, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Red Berries & Rose or Torero better for summer or winter?

For summer, Torero is the stronger pick. For winter, Red Berries & Rose is the stronger pick. Red Berries & Rose suits daytime wear; Torero suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Berries & Rose and Torero?

Red Berries & Rose has top notes of Red Berries, heart notes of Rose, a base of Vanilla and Amber. Torero has top notes of Grapefruit, Red Berries, Pear and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Cashmeran, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amber, Vetiver and Cedar.