Fragrance comparison

Rose Absolute vs Rose Calisson

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 90 ratings analysed

Rose Absolute

Negligé Perfume Lab

3.7023 votes

Rank #51,994 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Rose Calisson

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1967 votes

Rank #13,873 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Calisson takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Rose Absolute2/5

Rose Calisson3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose AbsoluteNegligé Perfume Lab

Rose CalissonL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 23%Had 19%Want 58%

4.19/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

Category winnerRose CalissonRating 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

39%Love

45%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityRose Absolute

SillageRose Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value60

Category winnerRose CalissonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral83%

soft spicy65%

powdery48%

white floral30%

rose100%

citrus91%

white floral83%

sweet74%

woody65%

fruity56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both rose and white 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

—

Top20-30 mins

NectarineMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask RoseMay RoseOrange Blossom

Base5-7 hrs

Calissons d'AixVirginia Cedar

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall71

Winter43

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer54

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men4

Unisex7

Women89

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,994

PerfumerMaria Chaikovskaya

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,873

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerRose CalissonHigher 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 →

L'Occitane en Provence Rose Calisson brings a cheerful French bakery twist to traditional floral perfumery. The fragrance opens with a refreshing splash of juicy nectarine and bright mandarin orange that immediately softens into a romantic heart of Damask rose, dewy May rose, and sweet orange blossom petals. In the dr…

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 Calisson?

Rose Calisson takes 3 of 5 categories. Rose Absolute is rated 3.70/5 from 23 votes; Rose Calisson is rated 4.19/5 from 67 votes. Choose Rose Absolute for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose Calisson for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Absolute or Rose Calisson?

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

Which projects more, Rose Absolute or Rose Calisson?

Rose Absolute projects furthest (Rose Absolute 60/100, Rose Calisson 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Absolute and Rose Calisson smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and white floral accords. Common notes include Rose and May Rose.

Is Rose Absolute or Rose Calisson better for summer or winter?

Rose Absolute suits daytime wear; Rose Calisson suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Absolute and Rose Calisson?

Rose Absolute has top notes of Damask Rose, May Rose, Rose and Rose Hip, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Powdery Notes. Rose Calisson has top notes of Nectarine and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Damask Rose, May Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Calissons d'Aix and Virginia Cedar.