Fragrance comparison

Rose Absolute vs Rose & Magnolia Cologne

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rose Absolute

Negligé Perfume Lab

3.7023 votes

Rank #51,994 RoseFloral

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Rose & Magnolia Cologne

Jo Malone London

4.0053 votes

Rank #25,413 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Rose Absolute3/5

Rose & Magnolia Cologne2/5

Ratings & consensus: Rose & Magnolia Cologne
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 & Magnolia Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose AbsoluteNegligé Perfume Lab

Rose & Magnolia CologneJo Malone London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 23%Had 19%Want 58%

4.00/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 56%Had 14%Want 30%

Category winnerRose & Magnolia CologneRating 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

38%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

8%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRose Absolute

SillageRose Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRose AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral83%

soft spicy65%

powdery48%

white floral30%

rose100%

floral90%

patchouli80%

amber70%

woody60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match45%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

Magnolia

Heart2-4 hrs

May RoseDamask Rose

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliAmber

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall71

Winter43

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer89

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Casual 36%Work 33%Date 23%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,994

PerfumerMaria Chaikovskaya

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRose & Magnolia CologneHigher 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…

Reviews →

The floral burst is immediate. Crisp magnolia petals cut through the air with a slightly waxy, lemony brightness that prevents the fragrance from smelling like a dusty antique sachet. Then the roses arrive. Both May rose and Damask rose unfold gradually, lending a lush garden dewiness that never turns heavy, cloying, …

Reviews →

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 Cologne?

Rose Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories. Rose Absolute is rated 3.70/5 from 23 votes; Rose & Magnolia Cologne is rated 4.00/5 from 53 votes. Choose Rose Absolute for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose & Magnolia Cologne for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Absolute or Rose & Magnolia Cologne?

Rose Absolute lasts longest (Rose Absolute 68/100, Rose & Magnolia Cologne 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Absolute or Rose & Magnolia Cologne?

Rose Absolute projects furthest (Rose Absolute 60/100, Rose & Magnolia Cologne 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Absolute and Rose & Magnolia Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and floral accords. Common notes include Rose and May Rose.

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

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

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

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 Cologne has top notes of Magnolia, heart notes of May Rose and Damask Rose, a base of Patchouli and Amber.