Fragrance comparison

Rose vs Ego

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

Rose

Neadea

4.004 votes

Rank #44,786 PowderyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Ego

Valhom

5.001 votes

Rank #50,795 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose takes 2 of 4 categories.

Rose
Choose it for a powdery and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Ego
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Rose2/4

Ego1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rose
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Ego
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

RoseNeadea

EgoValhom

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 78%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityRose

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value25

Category winnerEgoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

rose92%

woody84%

citrus77%

amber69%

floral61%

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

tobacco69%

amber61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

French VioletCalabrian bergamotSicilian LemonGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Heart

Texas CedarIndonesian Patchouli LeafBlack PepperSandalwood

Base

Turkish RoseAmberMimosaWhite MuskSpanish LabdanumMadagascar Vanilla

Top15-30 mins

Madagascar ClovesEucalyptusBlack PepperNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanMadagascar VanillaTurkish RoseLeatherFrench Violet

Base6-8 hrs

TobaccoCastoreumSpanish LabdanumHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesFrench Violet, Black Pepper, Turkish Rose and Spanish Labdanum. Durations are only published for Ego, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,786

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#50,795

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Neadea Rose pairs rich Turkish rose with French violet and bright Calabrian bergamot over a dry, woody backbone of Texas cedar and patchouli. A thick layer of powdery mimosa and warm amber coats the floral core. It settles into a heavy, opulent rose scent designed for chilly evenings and formal indoor settings.

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Ego by Valhom hits the skin with a sharp, invigorating kick of eucalyptus and crushed Madagascar cloves before mellowing into rich Madagascar vanilla and cured tobacco leaf. It walks a confident line between brisk aromatic spices and dark, resinous leather. As the opening heat relaxes, gentle touches of violet and Tur…

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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 Ego?

Rose takes 2 of 4 categories. Rose is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Ego is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Rose for a powdery and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Ego for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose or Ego?

Rose lasts longest (Rose 60/100, Ego 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose or Ego?

Projection is very close: Rose 50/100, Ego 50/100 for sillage.

Do Rose and Ego smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include French Violet, Black Pepper, Turkish Rose and Spanish Labdanum.

Is Rose or Ego better for summer or winter?

Rose suits evening wear; Ego suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose and Ego?

Rose has top notes of French Violet, Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian Lemon and Geranium, heart notes of Texas Cedar, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Black Pepper and Sandalwood, a base of Turkish Rose, Amber, Mimosa and White Musk. Ego has top notes of Madagascar Cloves, Eucalyptus, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Madagascar Vanilla, Turkish Rose and Leather, a base of Tobacco, Castoreum, Spanish Labdanum and Haitian Vetiver.