Fragrance comparison

Rose Absolute vs Unusual Gourmand Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

5 wins

Rose Absolute

Anne Klein

4.4323 votes

Rank #18,559 RoseSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Unusual Gourmand Eau de Parfum

Zara

3.7928 votes

Rank #34,949 MuskyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Absolute takes 5 of 5 categories.

Rose Absolute
Choose it for a rose and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Unusual Gourmand Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a musky and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rose Absolute5/5

Unusual Gourmand Eau de Parfum0/5

Ratings & consensus: Rose Absolute
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: Rose Absolute

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose AbsoluteAnne Klein

Unusual Gourmand Eau de ParfumZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 30%

3.79/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 23%Had 1%Want 77%

Category winnerRose AbsoluteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

21%Love

43%Like

29%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityRose Absolute

SillageRose Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value63

Category winnerRose AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

floral77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

musky100%

fruity86%

powdery72%

sweet58%

aquatic44%

fresh30%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPear

Heart

Rose OilFreesiaIris

Base

VanillaMuskPralineSandalwood

Top

Pear

Heart

Iris

Base

MuskSalt

InformationalShared notesPear, Iris and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer64

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer100

Fall60

Winter30

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men7

Unisex14

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#34,949

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerRose AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Absolute by Anne Klein wears like a modern sweet rose with a bright citrus and pear opening, then a floral heart that feels rosy, musky, and softly powdery. Reviewers often describe it as fresh, fruity, and easy to enjoy, with enough vanilla, praline, and sandalwood warmth to keep it from feeling too sharp. It su…

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Zara Unusual Gourmand Eau de Parfum opens with bright juicy pear before turning into velvety iris and a clean musk base. A distinct trace of salt balances the fruitiness, keeping the sweetness grounded. Designed for casual spring mornings and mild summer days, it delivers an easy skin-scent vibe for casual wearers.

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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, Rose Absolute or Unusual Gourmand Eau de Parfum?

Rose Absolute takes 5 of 5 categories. Rose Absolute is rated 4.43/5 from 23 votes; Unusual Gourmand Eau de Parfum is rated 3.79/5 from 28 votes. Choose Rose Absolute for a rose and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Unusual Gourmand Eau de Parfum for a musky and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Absolute or Unusual Gourmand Eau de Parfum?

Rose Absolute lasts longest (Rose Absolute 60/100, Unusual Gourmand Eau de Parfum 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Absolute or Unusual Gourmand Eau de Parfum?

Rose Absolute projects furthest (Rose Absolute 54/100, Unusual Gourmand Eau de Parfum 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Absolute and Unusual Gourmand Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Pear, Iris and Musk.

Is Rose Absolute or Unusual Gourmand Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Rose Absolute suits daytime wear; Unusual Gourmand Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Absolute and Unusual Gourmand Eau de Parfum?

Rose Absolute has top notes of Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Rose Oil, Freesia and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Praline and Sandalwood. Unusual Gourmand Eau de Parfum has top notes of Pear, heart notes of Iris, a base of Musk and Salt.