Fragrance comparison

Rose Absolute vs Rose & Magnolia

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 199 ratings analysed

Rose Absolute

Negligé Perfume Lab

3.7023 votes

Rank #51,994 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Rose & Magnolia

Jo Malone London

3.86176 votes

Rank #11,823 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose & Magnolia takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Rose Absolute2/5

Rose & Magnolia3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose AbsoluteNegligé Perfume Lab

Rose & MagnoliaJo Malone London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 23%Had 19%Want 58%

3.86/ 5 · 176 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerRose & MagnoliaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

39%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

35%Love

34%Like

15%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

176 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityRose Absolute

SillageRose & Magnolia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value35

Category winnerRose AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral83%

soft spicy65%

powdery48%

white floral30%

rose100%

floral92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both rose and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Damask RoseMay RoseRoseRose Hip

Heart

Pink PepperJasminePowdery Notes

Base

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Top15-30 mins

MagnoliaBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask RoseMay RoseGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliMossAmberwood

InformationalShared notesRose and May Rose. Durations are only published for Rose & Magnolia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall71

Winter43

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Date 33%Work 29%Casual 24%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,994

PerfumerMaria Chaikovskaya

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,823

PerfumerMathilde Bijaoui

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerRose & MagnoliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Jo Malone London Rose & Magnolia delivers an intriguing twist on classic British florals by juxtaposing dewy petals against moody spice. The initial spritz bursts with crisp magnolia flower and sharp black pepper, creating an energetic, fizzy kick that catches your attention immediately. Within twenty minutes, the bri…

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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 Rose & Magnolia?

Rose & Magnolia takes 3 of 5 categories. Rose Absolute is rated 3.70/5 from 23 votes; Rose & Magnolia is rated 3.86/5 from 176 votes. Choose Rose Absolute for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose & Magnolia for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Absolute or Rose & Magnolia?

Rose Absolute lasts longest (Rose Absolute 68/100, Rose & Magnolia 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Absolute or Rose & Magnolia?

Projection is very close: Rose & Magnolia 62/100, Rose Absolute 60/100 for sillage.

Do Rose Absolute and Rose & Magnolia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and floral accords. Common notes include Rose and May Rose.

Is Rose Absolute or Rose & Magnolia better for summer or winter?

Rose Absolute suits daytime wear; Rose & Magnolia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Absolute and Rose & Magnolia?

Rose Absolute has top notes of Damask Rose, May Rose, Rose and Rose Hip, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Powdery Notes. Rose & Magnolia has top notes of Magnolia and Black Pepper, heart notes of Damask Rose, May Rose and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Moss and Amberwood.