Fragrance comparison

Rose vs The Lovers

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 62 ratings analysed

Rose

Le Blanc

4.502 votes

Rank #60,725 MuskyRose

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40%scent match

Some overlap

The Lovers

Alchemist Perfumery

3.9260 votes

Rank #35,172 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Rose
Choose it for a musky and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Lovers
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Rose2/4

The Lovers2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RoseLe Blanc

The LoversAlchemist Perfumery

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 44%Had 44%Want 11%

3.92/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 51%Had 13%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

20%Ok

2%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityRose

SillageRose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value80

Category winnerThe LoversBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

rose91%

white floral83%

fruity74%

powdery65%

soft spicy56%

white floral100%

citrus86%

vanilla72%

fruity58%

fresh44%

powdery30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Pink PepperRoseWhite FlowersPeachMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitrusesPeachApple

Heart

White FlowersJasmineLilyRose

Base

VanillaMuskWoody NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesRose, White Flowers, Peach and Musk. Durations are only published for Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer62

Fall0

Winter48

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,725

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,172

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe LoversHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose by Le Blanc is a bright floral fragrance built around dewy rose blossoms, crisp pink pepper, and sweet peach. The scent opens with a lively pinch of spice over juicy fruit, introducing a bouquet of rose petals and creamy white flowers. In the background, clean musk creates a soft, powdery cushion that lingers clo…

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The Lovers is a bright, fruity white floral with a soft vanilla musk base. The note list points to a fresh citrus and peachy start, then a classic bouquet of jasmine, lily, rose and airy white flowers. It tends to wear as an easy, feminine floral that suits everyday use, especially in milder weather. If you like your …

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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 The Lovers?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Rose is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; The Lovers is rated 3.92/5 from 60 votes. Choose Rose for a musky and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Lovers for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rose or The Lovers?

Rose lasts longest (Rose 70/100, The Lovers 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose or The Lovers?

Rose projects furthest (Rose 63/100, The Lovers 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose and The Lovers smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, White Flowers, Peach and Musk.

Is Rose or The Lovers better for summer or winter?

Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose and The Lovers?

Rose features Pink Pepper, Rose, White Flowers, Peach and Musk. The Lovers has top notes of Citruses, Peach and Apple, heart notes of White Flowers, Jasmine, Lily and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Woody Notes and Amber.