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Rose Centifolia Extrait 1 vs The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime

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

Updated 313 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Centifolia Extrait 1 takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Rose Centifolia Extrait 1

    Choose it for a rose and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime

    Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rose Centifolia Extrait 14/7
The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime2/7
Ratings & consensus
Rose Centifolia Extrait 1
Community sentiment
Rose Centifolia Extrait 1
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime
Value for money
The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime
Versatility
Rose Centifolia Extrait 1
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Rose Centifolia Extrait 1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Rose Centifolia Extrait 1Guerlain
The White Hero - Potion of a LifetimeAdi Ale Van
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.11/ 5 · 236 votes
Have 28%Had 4%Want 67%
3.70/ 5 · 77 votes
Have 5%Had 1%Want 93%
Category winnerRose Centifolia Extrait 1Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
46%Love
32%Like
14%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate

236 votes

50%Love
17%Like
6%Ok
9%Dislike
19%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerRose Centifolia Extrait 1Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageThe White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value13
¤ Price value43
Category winnerThe White Hero - Potion of a LifetimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
patchouli91%
amber83%
woody74%
warm spicy65%
balsamic56%
earthy100%
woody91%
amber83%
mossy74%
balsamic65%
aromatic56%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both amber, woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
OlibanumMushroomClary Sage
Heart
Candle WaxPeru BalsamVetiver
Base
OakmossMossGreen LeavesWoody NotesPatchouli
InformationalShared notesPatchouli and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Rose Centifolia Extrait 1, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring92
Summer60
Fall100
Winter93
Day100
Night97
Spring75
Summer35
Fall100
Winter100
Day88
Night100
Category winnerRose Centifolia Extrait 1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex35
Women62
Men29
Unisex54
Women18
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,210

PerfumerDelphine Jelk, Thierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#14,449

PerfumerJimmy Bodin

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerRose Centifolia Extrait 1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Centifolia Extrait 1 by Guerlain presents an intense, concentrated interpretation of Grasse rose built at an extrait concentration of thirty percent. Created by perfumers Delphine Jelk and Thierry Wasser, the fragrance centers on a deep, honeyed rose absolute supported by earthy patchouli and smoky olibanum resin…

Reviews →

The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime by Adi Ale Van is a fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Jimmy Bodin. Top notes are Olibanum, Mushroom and Clary Sage; middle notes are Candle Wax, Peru Balsam and Vetive…

Reviews →
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 Centifolia Extrait 1 or The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime?

Rose Centifolia Extrait 1 takes 4 of 7 categories. Rose Centifolia Extrait 1 is rated 4.11/5 from 236 votes; The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime is rated 3.70/5 from 77 votes. Choose Rose Centifolia Extrait 1 for a rose and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime for a earthy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Centifolia Extrait 1 or The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime?

They last about the same: Rose Centifolia Extrait 1 78/100, The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Rose Centifolia Extrait 1 or The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime?

The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime projects furthest (The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime 72/100, Rose Centifolia Extrait 1 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Centifolia Extrait 1 and The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Patchouli and Olibanum.

Is Rose Centifolia Extrait 1 or The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Centifolia Extrait 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime is the stronger pick. Rose Centifolia Extrait 1 suits day or night wear; The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Centifolia Extrait 1 and The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime?

Rose Centifolia Extrait 1 features Grasse Rose, Patchouli and Olibanum. The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime has top notes of Olibanum, Mushroom and Clary Sage, heart notes of Candle Wax, Peru Balsam and Vetiver, a base of Oakmoss, Moss, Green Leaves and Woody Notes.

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