Fragrance comparison

Rose vs Serpentine Silver

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 104 ratings analysed

Rose

Neadea

4.004 votes

Rank #39,584 PowderyRose

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32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Serpentine Silver

Roberto Cavalli

3.80100 votes

Rank #15,327 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Serpentine Silver takes 4 of 4 categories.

Rose
Choose it for a powdery and rose character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Serpentine Silver
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.

Rose0/4

Serpentine Silver4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RoseNeadea

Serpentine SilverRoberto Cavalli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 78%

3.80/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 23%Had 39%Want 38%

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

24%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

100 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySerpentine Silver

SillageSerpentine Silver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value42

Category winnerSerpentine SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

rose92%

woody84%

citrus77%

amber69%

floral61%

floral100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

yellow floral69%

tropical61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both powdery and floral

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

Top

Mango Blossom

Heart

Tiare FlowerMimosaBlack Pepper

Base

White MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Sandalwood, Mimosa and White Musk. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring93

Summer100

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,584

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#15,327

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerSerpentine SilverHigher 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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Serpentine Silver is a light, airy floral aquatic for women, built around mango blossom and tropical tiare. It feels modern, clean, and transparent on the skin. This 2008 release serves as a bright, optimistic alternative to heavier evening scents. It is well-suited for warm spring days and casual summer wear when you…

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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 Serpentine Silver?

Serpentine Silver takes 4 of 4 categories. Rose is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Serpentine Silver is rated 3.80/5 from 100 votes. Choose Rose for a powdery and rose character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Serpentine Silver for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Rose or Serpentine Silver?

Serpentine Silver lasts longest (Serpentine Silver 66/100, Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose or Serpentine Silver?

Serpentine Silver projects furthest (Serpentine Silver 65/100, Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose and Serpentine Silver smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Sandalwood, Mimosa and White Musk.

Is Rose or Serpentine Silver better for summer or winter?

Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose and Serpentine Silver?

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. Serpentine Silver has top notes of Mango Blossom, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Mimosa and Black Pepper, a base of White Musk and Sandalwood.