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Rose Absolute Oil vs Chaleur d'Animale

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

Updated 42 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Rose Absolute Oil

    Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Chaleur d'Animale

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Rose Absolute Oil2/4
Chaleur d'Animale2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Rose Absolute Oil
Sillage & projection
Rose Absolute Oil
Value for money
Chaleur d'Animale
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Chaleur d'Animale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Rose Absolute OilClive Christian
Chaleur d'AnimaleAnimale
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 9%Had 2%Want 89%
3.56/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 34%Had 30%Want 36%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

33%Love
28%Like
0%Ok
39%Dislike
0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity94
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate58
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate64
Category winners

LongevityRose Absolute Oil

SillageRose Absolute Oil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value0
¤ Price value19
Category winnerChaleur d'AnimaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
fresh spicy90%
aromatic80%
citrus70%
warm spicy60%
floral50%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
floral84%
rose77%
white floral69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
CorianderTangerineBlueberry
Heart3 to 5 hours
May RoseOrchidLily-of-the-Valley
Base8 to 14 hours
CedarPatchouliAmber
Top
SageGraperfuitCassiaBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
GeraniumFreesiaVioletNutmegCorianderCardamomOrchid
Base
Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseMuskAmberPatchouliSandalowoodJasmineTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Orchid, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Rose Absolute Oil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter70
Day100
Night40
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,773

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,208

PerfumerLoc Dong

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerChaleur d'AnimaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Absolute Oil by Clive Christian centers on May Rose framed by unexpected fruit and aromatic spice. The fragrance opens with tangy blueberry, juicy tangerine, and a dry sprinkle of crushed coriander seed. As the bright citrus and spice settle, a full floral heart emerges, blending lush rose with orchid and crisp l…

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Chaleur d'Animale opens with a sharp burst of sage, grapefruit, and cassia that hits hard before settling into a warm, spicy floral core. Loc Dong built this 2000 release around a clash of crisp geranium, nutmeg, and freesia over a heavy musk and amber base. It suits cool autumn evenings when you want an aromatic gree…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rose Absolute Oil or Chaleur d'Animale?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Rose Absolute Oil is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes; Chaleur d'Animale is rated 3.56/5 from 36 votes. Choose Rose Absolute Oil for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Chaleur d'Animale for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Absolute Oil or Chaleur d'Animale?

Rose Absolute Oil lasts longest (Rose Absolute Oil 94/100, Chaleur d'Animale 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Absolute Oil or Chaleur d'Animale?

Rose Absolute Oil projects furthest (Rose Absolute Oil 71/100, Chaleur d'Animale 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Absolute Oil and Chaleur d'Animale smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and rose accords. Common notes include Coriander, Orchid, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli.

Is Rose Absolute Oil or Chaleur d'Animale better for summer or winter?

Rose Absolute Oil suits evening wear; Chaleur d'Animale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Absolute Oil and Chaleur d'Animale?

Rose Absolute Oil has top notes of Coriander, Tangerine and Blueberry, heart notes of May Rose, Orchid and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Amber. Chaleur d'Animale has top notes of Sage, Graperfuit, Cassia and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Freesia, Violet and Nutmeg, a base of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Musk and Amber.

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