Fragrance comparison

Rosa Suprema vs Kardigan

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rosa Suprema

L'Amande

4.0015 votes

Rank #39,617 Fresh SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Kardigan

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #41,353 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosa Suprema takes 3 of 5 categories.

Rosa Suprema
Choose it for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kardigan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Rosa Suprema3/5

Kardigan2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kardigan
Sillage & projection: Rosa Suprema
Value for money: Rosa Suprema
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Kardigan
Fragranxe ranking: Rosa Suprema

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rosa SupremaL'Amande

KardiganL'Orientale Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityKardigan

SillageRosa Suprema

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRosa SupremaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

rose90%

aromatic80%

floral70%

powdery60%

musky50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

musky61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperCalabrian bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Grasse RoseGeraniumMimosaJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskCedarSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotPink PepperGrapefruitLemonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Iso E SuperPatchouliLavenderGeraniumJasmineVetiverNutmegGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodWhite MuskAmbroxanIncenseCedar

Category winnerKardiganLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night32

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 20%Party 7%

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Work 35%Casual 31%Date 20%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,617

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#41,353

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRosa SupremaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rosa Suprema by Italian heritage house L'Amande is a crisp, peppery floral Eau de Parfum centered around Grasse rose absolute. The scent opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot and cracked black pepper, cutting through any potential floral heaviness right away. As it settles, green geranium, powdery mimosa, and…

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Kardigan by L'Orientale Fragrances brings a crisp, energetic start built around tart lemon, grapefruit, and sharp pink pepper. You get a quick two-minute burst of alcohol before the citrus oils grip your skin. Fresh mint cuts right through the warmth, pulling the blend into a clean aromatic lane. The heart unfolds wit…

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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, Rosa Suprema or Kardigan?

Rosa Suprema takes 3 of 5 categories. Rosa Suprema is rated 4.00/5 from 15 votes; Kardigan is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Rosa Suprema for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kardigan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rosa Suprema or Kardigan?

Kardigan lasts longest (Kardigan 80/100, Rosa Suprema 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rosa Suprema or Kardigan?

Rosa Suprema projects furthest (Rosa Suprema 64/100, Kardigan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rosa Suprema and Kardigan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Geranium, Jasmine and White Musk.

Is Rosa Suprema or Kardigan better for summer or winter?

Rosa Suprema suits daytime wear; Kardigan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rosa Suprema and Kardigan?

Rosa Suprema has top notes of Black Pepper and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Grasse Rose, Geranium, Mimosa and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood. Kardigan has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iso E Super, Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Ambroxan and Incense.