Fragrance comparison

Rose vs #S

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 249 ratings analysed

Rose

Max Philip

3.5929 votes

Rank #52,270 CitrusRose

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27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Nasengold

3.97220 votes

Rank #6,533 CitrusMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

#S takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rose
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
#S
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rose3/7

#S4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RoseMax Philip

#SNasengold

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 50%Had 5%Want 45%

3.97/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

Category winner#SRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

21%Hate

29 votes

31%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winner#SMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityRose

SillageRose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value65

Category winnerRoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

rose92%

green84%

Champagne77%

white floral69%

aldehydic61%

citrus100%

musky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

wine61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ChampagneGreen LeavesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

RoseTuberoseGardeniaIris

Base

MuskAkigalawoodIncenseVetiver

Top

CitronRed WineGrapefruitGingerBergamotPink PepperCardamomArtemisia

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseMaltTuberose

Base

Iso E SuperMuskVetiverLeatherIncenseOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Rose and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer44

Fall33

Winter44

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer88

Fall59

Winter29

Day100

Night17

Category winner#SMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men10

Unisex60

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,270

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,533

PerfumerChristian Plesch

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winner#SHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose opens with a bright mix of grapefruit, bergamot, green leaves and a fizzy champagne effect before settling into a floral heart led by rose, tuberose and gardenia. The dry-down looks softer and more textured, with musk, incense, vetiver and Akigalawood giving it a polished woody finish. It reads as a modern floral…

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#S opens bright and brisk, with citron, grapefruit, bergamot and ginger pushing the citrus side first. Very quickly, the unusual red wine and malt notes start to show, giving it a tart, slightly boozy twist over musk, woods and soft leather. It reads firmly unisex and a little unconventional. If you like fresh fragran…

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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 #S?

#S takes 4 of 7 categories. Rose is rated 3.59/5 from 29 votes; #S is rated 3.97/5 from 220 votes. Choose Rose for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose #S for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose or #S?

Rose lasts longest (Rose 86/100, #S 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose or #S?

Rose projects furthest (Rose 80/100, #S 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose and #S smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Rose and Tuberose.

Is Rose or #S better for summer or winter?

For summer, #S is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose is the stronger pick. Rose suits daytime wear; #S suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose and #S?

Rose has top notes of Champagne, Green Leaves, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Tuberose, Gardenia and Iris, a base of Musk, Akigalawood, Incense and Vetiver. #S has top notes of Citron, Red Wine, Grapefruit and Ginger, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Malt and Tuberose, a base of Iso E Super, Musk, Vetiver and Leather.