Fragrance comparison

Rose vs Virescence

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 166 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rose

Caron · 1949

4.24142 votes

Rank #24,122 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Virescence

House of Puente

3.9224 votes

Rank #34,558 GreenWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose takes 4 of 6 categories.

Rose
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Virescence
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rose4/6

Virescence1/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RoseCaron

VirescenceHouse of Puente

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

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

42%Love

21%Like

29%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityRose

SillageRose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVirescenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

iris61%

green100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

aromatic77%

aldehydic69%

powdery61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic 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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesGalbanumNeroliYlang YlangBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the ValleyJasmine SambacGeraniumTuberoseIrisRose

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverMuskHeliotropeSandalwood

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer67

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,122

PerfumerMichel Morsetti

Launched1949

Reviews2

Overall rank#34,558

PerfumerEliam Puente

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Virescence by House of Puente opens with a crisp snap of bitter galbanum and sparkling aldehydes, instantly evoking sun-dried cotton hanging over fresh lawn clippings. As the brisk opening settles, a bouquet of lily of the valley, jasmine sambac, and sunny ylang ylang unfolds with clean, soapy grace. Earthy vetiver, p…

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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 Virescence?

Rose takes 4 of 6 categories. Rose is rated 4.24/5 from 142 votes; Virescence is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Rose for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Virescence for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose or Virescence?

Rose lasts longest (Rose 63/100, Virescence 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose or Virescence?

Rose projects furthest (Rose 63/100, Virescence 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose and Virescence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Neroli, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Rose or Virescence better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rose and Virescence?

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. Virescence has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Neroli and Ylang Ylang, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine Sambac, Geranium and Tuberose, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Heliotrope and Sandalwood.