Fragrance comparison

Rose vs La Fête des Roses

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 144 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rose

Caron · 1949

4.24142 votes

Rank #24,122 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

La Fête des Roses

Caron

3.002 votes

Rank #62,844 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose takes 4 of 4 categories.

Rose
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
La Fête des Roses
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rose4/4

La Fête des Roses0/4

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

La Fête des RosesCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityRose

SillageRose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value0

Category winnerRoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

iris61%

floral100%

rose91%

powdery83%

violet74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both rose, powdery and aromatic

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

Geranium

Heart

Bulgarian RoseMay RoseDamask RoseIndonesian CarnationLilacVioletIris

Base

MuskOrrisVetiverVanilla

InformationalShared notesMay Rose, Rose, Geranium 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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,122

PerfumerMichel Morsetti

Launched1949

Reviews2

Overall rank#62,844

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

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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La Fête des Roses opens with a sharp, green burst of geranium before unfolding into an intense floral center. Three distinct rose varieties (Bulgarian Rose, May Rose, and Damask Rose) form the core, layered against sweet lilac and spiced carnation. As the floral weight settles, dry iris and dense orris root transform …

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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 La Fête des Roses?

Rose takes 4 of 4 categories. Rose is rated 4.24/5 from 142 votes; La Fête des Roses is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Rose for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose La Fête des Roses for a floral and rose character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose or La Fête des Roses?

Rose lasts longest (Rose 63/100, La Fête des Roses 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose or La Fête des Roses?

Rose projects furthest (Rose 63/100, La Fête des Roses 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose and La Fête des Roses smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include May Rose, Rose, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Rose or La Fête des Roses better for summer or winter?

Rose suits daytime wear; La Fête des Roses suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose and La Fête des Roses?

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. La Fête des Roses has top notes of Geranium, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, May Rose, Damask Rose and Indonesian Carnation, a base of Musk, Orris, Vetiver and Vanilla.