Fragrance comparison

Rose vs Aestas

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rose

Caron · 1949

4.24142 votes

Rank #24,122 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Aestas

Atelier Vesper

3.0519 votes

Rank #61,591 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose takes 3 of 5 categories.

Rose
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aestas
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rose3/5

Aestas2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RoseCaron

AestasAtelier Vesper

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

3.05/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%

Category winnerRoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

28%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

26%Love

11%Like

16%Ok

37%Dislike

11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate51

Category winners

LongevityAestas

SillageRose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAestasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

iris61%

woody100%

musky92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

May RoseBulgarian RoseRoseAloe VeraNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumMintVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaIrisMuskSandalwood

Top

NeroliVioletMint

Heart

VetiverSaffronGeranium

Base

MuskKashmir woodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Geranium, Mint and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer63

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 22%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,122

PerfumerMichel Morsetti

Launched1949

Reviews2

Overall rank#61,591

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Rose is a crisp floral composition built around fresh garden petals rather than sugary syrup. It opens with an invigorating splash of bitter aloe vera and bright neroli before unveiling rich May rose and dark Bulgarian rose absolutes. The scent captures the cool, verdant atmosphere of a flower garden at sunrise.…

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Aestas opens with a crisp flash of mint leaf and soapy neroli before violet introduces a cool, chalky powderiness. Within twenty minutes, earthy vetiver and dry saffron cut through the green freshness, adding a subtle warm spice over the skin. The final stage relies on musk, sandalwood, and cashmere wood to create a q…

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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 or Aestas?

Rose takes 3 of 5 categories. Rose is rated 4.24/5 from 142 votes; Aestas is rated 3.05/5 from 19 votes. Choose Rose for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Aestas for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose or Aestas?

They last about the same: Aestas 65/100, Rose 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Rose or Aestas?

Rose projects furthest (Rose 63/100, Aestas 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose and Aestas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Neroli, Geranium, Mint and Vetiver.

Is Rose or Aestas better for summer or winter?

Rose suits daytime wear; Aestas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose and Aestas?

Rose has top notes of May Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Rose and Aloe Vera, heart notes of Geranium, Mint and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Iris, Musk and Sandalwood. Aestas has top notes of Neroli, Violet and Mint, heart notes of Vetiver, Saffron and Geranium, a base of Musk, Kashmir wood and Sandalwood.