Fragrance comparison

Rose 31 Perfume Oil vs Obscenity

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

Rose 31 Perfume Oil

Le Labo

4.5641 votes

Rank #19,194 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Obscenity

Bruce LaBruce

4.001 votes

Rank #62,541 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories.

Rose 31 Perfume Oil
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Obscenity
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Rose 31 Perfume Oil1/3

Obscenity2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Obscenity
Sillage & projection: Obscenity
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose 31 Perfume Oil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose 31 Perfume OilLe Labo

ObscenityBruce LaBruce

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 39%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 2%Want 98%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityObscenity

SillageObscenity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber88%

woody77%

rose65%

warm spicy53%

oud42%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RoseCuminPepperNutmegClove

Heart3 to 5 hours

AmberOlibanumCedarGuaiac Wood

Base5 to 8 hours

Agarwood (Oud)LabdanumVetiver

Top

AsafoetidaGingerBay LeafTarragonHoneysuckleCuminPlumBergamot

Heart

HeliotropeFigGeraniumRoseTobaccoPatchouliCarnationJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarOlibanumSiam BenzoinLabdanumTonka BeanAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesRose, Cumin, Amber and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Rose 31 Perfume Oil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer71

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night63

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,194

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#62,541

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRose 31 Perfume OilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose 31 Perfume Oil by Le Labo is an intimate, woody floral fragrance built around a dry, spicy core. Instead of presenting a lush garden rose, this formula immediately introduces a kick of cumin, black pepper, nutmeg, and clove. These sharp culinary spices wrap around a grounded rose accord before melting into a warm…

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Obscenity by Bruce LaBruce offers a polarizing blend of contrasting elements. The opening hits you with a sharp cumin and medicinal asafoetida shock, which slowly settles into a sweet base of fig, tobacco, and warm resins. It is a dense, dirty, and sweet oriental fougere designed for daring enthusiasts who wear fragra…

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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, Rose 31 Perfume Oil or Obscenity?

Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories. Rose 31 Perfume Oil is rated 4.56/5 from 41 votes; Obscenity is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Rose 31 Perfume Oil for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Obscenity for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose 31 Perfume Oil or Obscenity?

Obscenity lasts longest (Obscenity 80/100, Rose 31 Perfume Oil 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose 31 Perfume Oil or Obscenity?

Obscenity projects furthest (Obscenity 75/100, Rose 31 Perfume Oil 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose 31 Perfume Oil and Obscenity smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Rose, Cumin, Amber and Olibanum.

Is Rose 31 Perfume Oil or Obscenity better for summer or winter?

Rose 31 Perfume Oil suits daytime wear; Obscenity suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose 31 Perfume Oil and Obscenity?

Rose 31 Perfume Oil has top notes of Rose, Cumin, Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Amber, Olibanum, Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Labdanum and Vetiver. Obscenity has top notes of Asafoetida, Ginger, Bay Leaf and Tarragon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Fig, Geranium and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Olibanum and Siam Benzoin.