Fragrance comparison

Rose vs Folies d'Epices

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

Rose

Voile

3.628 votes

Rank #20,883 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Folies d'Epices

LPDO

3.7855 votes

Rank #12,129 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Folies d'Epices takes 4 of 4 categories.

Rose
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Folies d'Epices
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Rose0/4

Folies d'Epices4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Folies d'Epices
Sillage & projection: Folies d'Epices
Value for money: Folies d'Epices
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Folies d'Epices

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RoseVoile

Folies d'EpicesLPDO

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 18%Had 16%Want 66%

3.78/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

24%Love

45%Like

28%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityFolies d'Epices

SillageFolies d'Epices

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value78

Category winnerFolies d'EpicesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery86%

musky72%

warm spicy58%

cinnamon44%

rose30%

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

balsamic56%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cinnamon

Heart

SandalwoodRose

Base

MuskCedar

Top

Elemi resinCardamomBergamot

Heart

NutmegCinnamonRose

Base

CedarSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Sandalwood, Rose and 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

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Spring42

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men48

Unisex28

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,883

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#12,129

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerFolies d'EpicesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose by Voile is a dry, powdery rose with a woody core and a gentle spicy lift from cinnamon. It opens more sandalwood and cedar than lush petals, then softens into a creamy musky finish that feels pink, opaque, and quietly comforting. This is better for someone who likes cosmetic, slightly vintage-leaning florals tha…

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Folies d'Epices by LPDO is a spicy, woody composition that balances aromatic resin with dry, earthy notes. Launched in 2020, this unisex fragrance centers on a blend of elemi resin, cardamom, and nutmeg. It works well for fall and winter days when you want a grounded, consistent scent that stays present without feelin…

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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 Folies d'Epices?

Folies d'Epices takes 4 of 4 categories. Rose is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes; Folies d'Epices is rated 3.78/5 from 55 votes. Choose Rose for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Folies d'Epices for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose or Folies d'Epices?

Folies d'Epices lasts longest (Folies d'Epices 67/100, Rose 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose or Folies d'Epices?

Folies d'Epices projects furthest (Folies d'Epices 63/100, Rose 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose and Folies d'Epices smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Rose and Musk.

Is Rose or Folies d'Epices better for summer or winter?

Rose suits daytime wear; Folies d'Epices suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose and Folies d'Epices?

Rose has top notes of Cinnamon, heart notes of Sandalwood and Rose, a base of Musk and Cedar. Folies d'Epices has top notes of Elemi resin, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and Musk.