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Rose Absolute Oil vs Ramsés II

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

Updated 19 ratings analysed
Clearly different
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.

  • Ramsés II

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rose Absolute Oil2/4
Ramsés II2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Rose Absolute Oil
Sillage & projection
Rose Absolute Oil
Value for money
Ramsés II
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ramsés II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Rose Absolute OilClive Christian
Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & Barutti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 9%Had 2%Want 89%
4.31/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%
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

54%Love
23%Like
23%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity94
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate58
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityRose Absolute Oil

SillageRose Absolute Oil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value0
¤ Price value52
Category winnerRamsés IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
fresh spicy90%
aromatic80%
citrus70%
warm spicy60%
floral50%
woody100%
warm spicy88%
amber77%
whiskey65%
cinnamon53%
powdery42%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both warm spicy

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
WhiskeyBergamotTarragonRosemaryCypressTangerineCorianderSage
Heart
CinnamonSpicesWoodsy NotesSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegVioletBlue Lotus
Base
AmberSandalwoodPatchouliTobaccoCambodian OudVetiverCedarMusk
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Tangerine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cedar. 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
Spring60
Summer40
Fall100
Winter90
Day27
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men77
Unisex15
Women8
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,773

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,764

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRamsés IIHigher 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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Ramsés II by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of boozy whiskey, crisp cypress, and bitter bergamot. As the initial freshness recedes, a dense heart of dry cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg takes over, anchored by earthy patchouli and rich woodsy notes. The base settles into dark Cambodian oud, smoky tobac…

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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 Ramsés II?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Rose Absolute Oil is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes; Ramsés II is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Rose Absolute Oil for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Ramsés II for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Absolute Oil or Ramsés II?

Rose Absolute Oil lasts longest (Rose Absolute Oil 94/100, Ramsés II 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Absolute Oil or Ramsés II?

Rose Absolute Oil projects furthest (Rose Absolute Oil 71/100, Ramsés II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Absolute Oil and Ramsés II smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Tangerine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cedar.

Is Rose Absolute Oil or Ramsés II better for summer or winter?

Rose Absolute Oil suits evening wear; Ramsés II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Absolute Oil and Ramsés II?

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. Ramsés II has top notes of Whiskey, Bergamot, Tarragon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tobacco.

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