Fragrance comparison

Rose Absolute Oil vs Private Label

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Rose Absolute Oil

Clive Christian

3.336 votes

Rank #66,773 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Private Label

Ricarda M.

5.002 votes

Rank #44,202 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Private Label takes 2 of 3 categories.

Rose Absolute Oil
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Private Label
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Rose Absolute Oil1/3

Private Label2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose Absolute OilClive Christian

Private LabelRicarda M.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 9%Had 2%Want 89%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 92%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity94

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityRose Absolute Oil

SillagePrivate Label

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

floral50%

citrus100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

floral77%

lactonic69%

woody61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both citrus and floral

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

LimeTangerineAlmondBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

OrchidMimosaAfrican Orange FlowerVioletJasmineGeraniumRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MilkVanilleSandalwoodPatchouliPalisander RosewoodMusk

InformationalShared notesTangerine, 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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,773

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,202

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrivate LabelHigher 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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Private Label by Ricarda M. opens with a bright, zesty burst of lime and bergamot before transitioning into a floral heart dominated by orchid and mimosa. The base settles into a creamy, comforting blend of milk and sandalwood. This oriental floral scent is designed for the modern woman who appreciates a soft yet long…

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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 Private Label?

Private Label takes 2 of 3 categories. Rose Absolute Oil is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes; Private Label is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Rose Absolute Oil for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Private Label for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Absolute Oil or Private Label?

Rose Absolute Oil lasts longest (Rose Absolute Oil 94/100, Private Label 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Absolute Oil or Private Label?

Private Label projects furthest (Private Label 88/100, Rose Absolute Oil 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Absolute Oil and Private Label smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Orchid, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli.

Is Rose Absolute Oil or Private Label better for summer or winter?

Rose Absolute Oil suits evening wear; Private Label suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Absolute Oil and Private Label?

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. Private Label has top notes of Lime, Tangerine, Almond and Bergamot, heart notes of Orchid, Mimosa, African Orange Flower and Violet, a base of Milk, Vanille, Sandalwood and Patchouli.