Fragrance comparison

Rose vs Rose Brillant

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 142 ratings analysed

2 wins

Rose

Caron · 1949

4.24142 votes

Rank #24,122 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Brillant

Maison Du Sage

—0 votes

Rank #64,963 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose takes 2 of 2 categories.

Rose
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rose Brillant
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Rose2/2

Rose Brillant0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rose
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

Rose BrillantMaison Du Sage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity30

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityRose

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%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match45%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

BergamotLemonRose

Heart

IrisGeraniumNeroli

Base

SandalwoodVetiverCedarAmberMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesRose, Neroli, 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,122

PerfumerMichel Morsetti

Launched1949

Reviews2

Overall rank#64,963

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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Maison Du Sage delivers a crisp take on clean skin with Rose Brillant, combining sharp citrus with dry cedar. The scent opens with bright bergamot and lemon before settling into a powdery floral heart. It works well as an easygoing daytime option for casual wear in warm weather, offering a straightforward, fresh profi…

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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 lasts longer, Rose or Rose Brillant?

Rose lasts longest (Rose 63/100, Rose Brillant 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose and Rose Brillant smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Neroli, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Rose or Rose Brillant better for summer or winter?

Rose suits daytime wear; Rose Brillant suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose and Rose Brillant?

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. Rose Brillant has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Rose, heart notes of Iris, Geranium and Neroli, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Cedar and Amber.