Fragrance comparison

Rose vs Isadora

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 196 ratings analysed

Rose

Caron · 1949

4.24142 votes

Rank #24,122 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Isadora

Isadora Paris

4.2054 votes

Rank #31,668 AmberLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Rose
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Isadora
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Rose2/5

Isadora2/5

Ratings & consensus: Rose
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Isadora
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Isadora
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

IsadoraIsadora Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

4.20/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 40%Had 11%Want 49%

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

39%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityIsadora

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value88

Category winnerIsadoraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

iris61%

amber100%

leather92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match42%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

MintGeraniumBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

Bulgarian RoseIrisSpicesLavenderJasmine

Base

LeatherOpoponaxVanillaOakmossMuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRose, Geranium, Mint and Vanilla. 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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall94

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men13

Unisex25

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,122

PerfumerMichel Morsetti

Launched1949

Reviews2

Overall rank#31,668

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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Isadora by Isadora Paris opens with a cold burst of mint and tart bergamot that sits surprisingly sharp alongside green geranium. Within fifteen minutes, the cool top fades into a rich heart of powdery iris, Bulgarian rose, and aromatic lavender. The real weight lives in the base, where dark leather and resinous opopo…

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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 Isadora?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Rose is rated 4.24/5 from 142 votes; Isadora is rated 4.20/5 from 54 votes. Choose Rose for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Isadora for a amber and leather character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose or Isadora?

Isadora lasts longest (Isadora 76/100, Rose 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose or Isadora?

Projection is very close: Rose 63/100, Isadora 63/100 for sillage.

Do Rose and Isadora smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Geranium, Mint and Vanilla.

Is Rose or Isadora better for summer or winter?

Rose suits daytime wear; Isadora suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose and Isadora?

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. Isadora has top notes of Mint, Geranium, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Iris, Spices and Lavender, a base of Leather, Opoponax, Vanilla and Oakmoss.