Fragrance comparison

Rose vs Norell II

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 144 ratings analysed

1 wins

Rose

Caron · 1949

4.24142 votes

Rank #24,122 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Norell II

Norell

4.502 votes

Rank #46,102 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose takes 1 of 1 categories.

Rose
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Norell II
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rose1/1

Norell II0/1

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

Norell IINorell

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

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

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

iris61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

earthy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy 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

AldehydesGalbanumBergamotMintCoriander

Heart

MarigoldBulgarian RoseGeraniumJasmineSpicesFloral NotesTuberose

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliLeatherMuskAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesRose, 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

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#46,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Norell II opens with a sharp flash of green galbanum, crisp bergamot, and soapy aldehydes. As the initial fizz clears, marigold and Bulgarian rose emerge alongside a mossy base of oakmoss, vetiver, and subtle civet. Built for cool autumn evenings and crisp winter air, it fits formal dinners or quiet nights when you wa…

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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 Norell II?

Rose takes 1 of 1 categories. Rose is rated 4.24/5 from 142 votes; Norell II is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Rose for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Norell II for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Rose and Norell II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rose, Geranium, Mint and Vetiver.

Is Rose or Norell II better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rose and Norell II?

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. Norell II has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Marigold, Bulgarian Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.