Fragrance comparison

Rose Alba vs Rosebud Moss

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 195 ratings analysed

2 wins

Rose Alba

Alexandre.J

3.75190 votes

Rank #24,182 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Rosebud Moss

Anconu

4.405 votes

Rank #38,656 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Alba takes 2 of 4 categories.

Rose Alba
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rosebud Moss
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Rose Alba2/4

Rosebud Moss1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Rose Alba
Value for money: Rosebud Moss
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Alba

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose AlbaAlexandre.J

Rosebud MossAnconu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 190 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

41%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

172 votes

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageRose Alba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRosebud MossBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy83%

fruity65%

musky48%

powdery30%

woody100%

powdery83%

warm spicy65%

citrus48%

fruity30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Black PepperPeachPlumBergamot

Heart

Alba Rose

Base

White MuskSandalwoodVanillaPrecious Woods

Notes

SandalwoodBergamotPlum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPlum, Bergamot and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex21

Women74

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,182

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#38,656

PerfumerMaud Chabanis

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRose AlbaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Alba is a fruity, spicy rose with a soft oriental feel. It opens with juicy plum and peach, brightened by bergamot and sharpened by black pepper, then settles into a velvety rose over white musk, sandalwood and vanilla. It usually reads feminine and polished, with enough warmth for cooler weather and evenings, b…

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Rosebud Moss by Anconu blends green forest notes with succulent plum and warm sandalwood. This aromatic fruity scent for men and women offers a unique, earthy profile that shifts gracefully on the skin. It suits those seeking a grounded, nature-inspired fragrance for daily wear during the transitional seasons of sprin…

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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 Alba or Rosebud Moss?

Rose Alba takes 2 of 4 categories. Rose Alba is rated 3.75/5 from 190 votes; Rosebud Moss is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Rose Alba for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rosebud Moss for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Alba or Rosebud Moss?

They last about the same: Rose Alba 73/100, Rosebud Moss 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Rose Alba or Rosebud Moss?

Rose Alba projects furthest (Rose Alba 65/100, Rosebud Moss 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Alba and Rosebud Moss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Plum, Bergamot and Sandalwood.

Is Rose Alba or Rosebud Moss better for summer or winter?

Rosebud Moss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Alba and Rosebud Moss?

Rose Alba has top notes of Black Pepper, Peach, Plum and Bergamot, heart notes of Alba Rose, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Precious Woods. Rosebud Moss features Sandalwood, Bergamot and Plum.