Fragrance comparison

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 20th Anniversary vs Second Self

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 20th Anniversary

Roja Dove

4.7050 votes

Rank #7,375 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Second Self

Murillo Twins Fragrance

5.001 votes

Rank #45,454 Soft SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Second Self takes 3 of 4 categories.

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 20th Anniversary
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Second Self
Choose it for a soft spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 20th Anniversary1/4

Second Self3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Second Self
Sillage & projection: Second Self
Value for money: Second Self
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 20th Anniversary

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 20th AnniversaryRoja Dove

Second SelfMurillo Twins Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.70/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 47%Had 6%Want 47%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

76%Love

18%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevitySecond Self

SillageSecond Self

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value100

Category winnerSecond SelfBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

aldehydic84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

soft spicy100%

amber92%

iris84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesLemonLimeBergamot

Heart

JasminePeachVioletRoseYlang YlangGeraniumClary SageFreesia

Base

SandalwoodAmberTransparent WoodsFrankincenseVanillaCloveRhubarbMusk

Top20-30 mins

BlackcurrantPink PepperMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseYlang Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberOrrisSugarMoss

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Rose, Ylang Ylang and Amber. Durations are only published for Second Self, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall0

Winter89

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex65

Women16

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 36%Party 26%Casual 23%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,375

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#45,454

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 20th AnniversaryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 20th Anniversary opens with bright citrus and aldehydes, then settles into a polished woody amber with powdery violet, soft florals, and a plush vanilla resin base. It reads rich, smooth, and dressy. Reviews suggest a more contemporary, slightly more masculine-leaning take than RDHP15, with…

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Second Self by Murillo Twins Fragrance delivers a tart punch of blackcurrant and bright mandarin. A crackle of pink pepper sparks immediately. That zesty fruit quickly settles into a creamy heart of jasmine, rose, and lush ylang ylang. Once the florals rest, velvety orris and spun sugar melt into an earthy moss and go…

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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, Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 20th Anniversary or Second Self?

Second Self takes 3 of 4 categories. Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 20th Anniversary is rated 4.70/5 from 50 votes; Second Self is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 20th Anniversary for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Second Self for a soft spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 20th Anniversary or Second Self?

They last about the same: Second Self 80/100, Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 20th Anniversary 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 20th Anniversary or Second Self?

Second Self projects furthest (Second Self 75/100, Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 20th Anniversary 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 20th Anniversary and Second Self smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Rose, Ylang Ylang and Amber.

Is Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 20th Anniversary or Second Self better for summer or winter?

Second Self suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 20th Anniversary and Second Self?

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 20th Anniversary has top notes of Aldehydes, Lemon, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Peach, Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Transparent Woods and Frankincense. Second Self has top notes of Blackcurrant, Pink Pepper and Mandarin, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Ylang Ylang, a base of Amber, Orris, Sugar and Moss.