Fragrance comparison

Red Roses Cologne vs Rose Absolute

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 83 ratings analysed

Red Roses Cologne

Jo Malone London

3.6360 votes

Rank #18,595 RoseFloral

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51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Rose Absolute

Negligé Perfume Lab

3.7023 votes

Rank #51,994 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories.

Red Roses Cologne
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rose Absolute
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Red Roses Cologne2/5

Rose Absolute3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red Roses CologneJo Malone London

Rose AbsoluteNegligé Perfume Lab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 45%Had 13%Want 43%

3.70/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 23%Had 19%Want 58%

Category winnerRed Roses CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

28%Like

27%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

60 votes

26%Love

39%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityRose Absolute

SillageRose Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value53

Category winnerRose AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral83%

honey65%

ozonic48%

aquatic30%

rose100%

floral83%

soft spicy65%

powdery48%

white floral30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both rose and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Violet LeavesLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseBulgarian RoseTurkish RoseDamask RoseMay RoseFrench Rose

Base5-7 hrs

Honeycomb

Top

Damask RoseMay RoseRoseRose Hip

Heart

Pink PepperJasminePowdery Notes

Base

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InformationalShared notesFrench Rose and May Rose. Durations are only published for Red Roses Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer73

Fall23

Winter27

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer71

Fall71

Winter43

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex16

Women80

Casual 35%Work 31%Date 25%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,595

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#51,994

PerfumerMaria Chaikovskaya

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRed Roses CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jo Malone London Red Roses Cologne smells like walking directly into a florist's refrigerated storage room. You get crushed green stems, wet crimson petals, and tangy lemon rind right away. It is remarkably tart. The opening pairs sharp violet leaves with zesty citrus before blooming into seven distinct rose varietals…

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Rose Absolute by Negligé Perfume Lab opens with a dense rush of botanical florals. Perfumer Maria Chaikovskaya combines Damask rose, May rose, and crisp rose hip in the opening layers, creating a realistic garden effect that leans tart rather than sugary. As the initial spray settles, a warm bite of pink pepper cuts t…

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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, Red Roses Cologne or Rose Absolute?

Rose Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories. Red Roses Cologne is rated 3.63/5 from 60 votes; Rose Absolute is rated 3.70/5 from 23 votes. Choose Red Roses Cologne for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose Absolute for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Roses Cologne or Rose Absolute?

Rose Absolute lasts longest (Rose Absolute 68/100, Red Roses Cologne 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Roses Cologne or Rose Absolute?

Rose Absolute projects furthest (Rose Absolute 60/100, Red Roses Cologne 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Roses Cologne and Rose Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and floral accords. Common notes include French Rose and May Rose.

Is Red Roses Cologne or Rose Absolute better for summer or winter?

Red Roses Cologne suits daytime wear; Rose Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Roses Cologne and Rose Absolute?

Red Roses Cologne has top notes of Violet Leaves and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Turkish Rose and Damask Rose, a base of Honeycomb. Rose Absolute has top notes of Damask Rose, May Rose, Rose and Rose Hip, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Powdery Notes.