Fragrance comparison

Rose Absolute vs Rose Struck

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 370 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rose Absolute

Negligé Perfume Lab

3.7023 votes

Rank #51,994 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Struck

Liis

4.03347 votes

Rank #5,324 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 Struck
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rose Absolute3/5

Rose Struck2/5

Ratings & consensus: Rose Struck
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 Struck

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose AbsoluteNegligé Perfume Lab

Rose StruckLiis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 23%Had 19%Want 58%

4.03/ 5 · 347 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerRose StruckRating 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

41%Like

17%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

347 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRose Absolute

SillageRose Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value40

Category winnerRose AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral83%

soft spicy65%

powdery48%

white floral30%

rose100%

citrus86%

fruity72%

floral58%

green44%

sweet30%

Scent match42%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

TangerineBlack Currant

Heart2-3 hrs

Matcha Tea

Base4-6 hrs

May RoseDamask Rose

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall71

Winter43

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter8

Day100

Night19

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Casual 41%Work 37%Date 16%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,994

PerfumerMaria Chaikovskaya

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,324

PerfumerAlissa Sullivan, Leslie Hendin

Launched—

Reviews85

Category winnerRose StruckHigher 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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Rose Struck by Liis offers a brisk, dewy spin on floral fragrance that feels clean and modern from the first mist. It opens with a bright burst of juicy tangerine and tart black currant, instantly cutting through any old-fashioned floral heaviness. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a subtle layer of earthy matcha…

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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 Struck?

Rose Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories. Rose Absolute is rated 3.70/5 from 23 votes; Rose Struck is rated 4.03/5 from 347 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 Struck for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Absolute or Rose Struck?

Rose Absolute lasts longest (Rose Absolute 68/100, Rose Struck 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Absolute or Rose Struck?

Rose Absolute projects furthest (Rose Absolute 60/100, Rose Struck 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Absolute and Rose Struck smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and floral accords. Common notes include Rose and May Rose.

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

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

What are the notes in Rose Absolute and Rose Struck?

Rose Absolute has top notes of Damask Rose, May Rose, Rose and Rose Hip, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Powdery Notes. Rose Struck has top notes of Tangerine and Black Currant, heart notes of Matcha Tea, a base of May Rose and Damask Rose.