Fragrance comparison

Rose vs Ciao

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

Rose

Headspace

3.8121 votes

Rank #37,520 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ciao

Houbigant

4.2524 votes

Rank #48,269 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ciao takes 4 of 5 categories.

Rose
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ciao
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Rose1/5

Ciao4/5

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

RoseHeadspace

CiaoHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 10%Had 4%Want 86%

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%

Category winnerCiaoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

10%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

50%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCiao

SillageCiao

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value63

Category winnerCiaoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

rose77%

green65%

herbal53%

soft spicy42%

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CassisMintBasil

Heart

RoseGeraniumTarragon

Base

FrankincenseVetiverBenzoin

Top15-30 mins

FruitsCuminGreen NotesLemonPalisander RosewoodBasilOsmanthus

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootRoseHyacinthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangCassis

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossLeatherSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouliMuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCassis, Basil, Rose and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Ciao, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall60

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex50

Women31

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,520

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#48,269

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Headspace Rose takes the familiar garden flower and gives it an icy, botanical shock. Instead of a powdery or sugary petal scent, it opens with crushed peppermint, peppery basil leaves, and tart cassis berries that hit the nose like a cold splash of water. In the center, a crisp red rose merges with aromatic geranium …

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Houbigant Ciao launches with a sharp crack of green basil, bitter lemon, and pungent cumin. It does not apologize for its vintage power. Give it five minutes to settle past the initial alcohol lift. Soon, a rich bouquet of spicy carnation, hyacinth, and powdery orris root blooms across your skin. The sweetness is mini…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rose or Ciao?

Ciao takes 4 of 5 categories. Rose is rated 3.81/5 from 21 votes; Ciao is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes. Choose Rose for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ciao for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose or Ciao?

Ciao lasts longest (Ciao 93/100, Rose 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose or Ciao?

Ciao projects furthest (Ciao 75/100, Rose 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose and Ciao smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Cassis, Basil, Rose and Vetiver.

Is Rose or Ciao better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rose and Ciao?

Rose has top notes of Cassis, Mint and Basil, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Tarragon, a base of Frankincense, Vetiver and Benzoin. Ciao has top notes of Fruits, Cumin, Green Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Rose, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood and Amber.