Fragrance comparison

Rose de Mai (Майская роза) vs Ikaria

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

Rose de Mai (Майская роза)

Brocard

3.8458 votes

Rank #27,305 RoseAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Ikaria

Vanitas Parfums

5.002 votes

Rank #40,522 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Rose de Mai (Майская роза)
Choose it for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ikaria
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rose de Mai (Майская роза)2/4

Ikaria2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ikaria
Sillage & projection: Ikaria
Value for money: Rose de Mai (Майская роза)
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose de Mai (Майская роза)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose de Mai (Майская роза)Brocard

IkariaVanitas Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 52%Had 19%Want 29%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity25

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityIkaria

SillageIkaria

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRose de Mai (Майская роза)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

herbal48%

citrus30%

woody100%

amber91%

warm spicy83%

aromatic74%

balsamic65%

powdery56%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rose PetalsLemon VerbenaLavender

Heart

Rose de MaiRose HipThymeOregano

Base

Rose GeraniumPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Thyme

Heart2-4 hrs

Virginia CedarRose de MaiClary SageCinnamonHoney

Base8-12 hrs

Peru BalsamSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumOlibanumBenzoinOakmossTobacco

InformationalShared notesRose de Mai, Thyme and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Ikaria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 34%Casual 29%Work 22%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,305

PerfumerMorgane Collinot

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#40,522

PerfumerPaul Voulgaridis

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose de Mai (Майская роза)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brocard Rose de Mai opens with a crisp burst of lemon verbena and freshly crushed rose petals. The citrusy top quickly softens into an herbal heart of rose de mai, wild thyme, and oregano, giving the floral core an earthy, tea-like garden realism. As the fragrance settles, rose geranium and a touch of patchouli add a…

Reviews →

Ikaria by Vanitas Parfums captures the sun-drenched, rugged atmosphere of the Aegean island with a striking focus on wild mountain herbs and golden resins. Created by perfumer Paul Voulgaridis, this extrait de parfum opens with a dry, aromatic burst of wild thyme that immediately evokes sunbaked hillsides and coastal …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rose de Mai (Майская роза) or Ikaria?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Rose de Mai (Майская роза) is rated 3.84/5 from 58 votes; Ikaria is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Rose de Mai (Майская роза) for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ikaria for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose de Mai (Майская роза) or Ikaria?

Ikaria lasts longest (Ikaria 80/100, Rose de Mai (Майская роза) 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose de Mai (Майская роза) or Ikaria?

Ikaria projects furthest (Ikaria 63/100, Rose de Mai (Майская роза) 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose de Mai (Майская роза) and Ikaria smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Rose de Mai, Thyme and Patchouli.

Is Rose de Mai (Майская роза) or Ikaria better for summer or winter?

Rose de Mai (Майская роза) suits daytime wear; Ikaria suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose de Mai (Майская роза) and Ikaria?

Rose de Mai (Майская роза) has top notes of Rose Petals, Lemon Verbena and Lavender, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Rose Hip, Thyme and Oregano, a base of Rose Geranium and Patchouli. Ikaria has top notes of Thyme, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Rose de Mai, Clary Sage and Cinnamon, a base of Peru Balsam, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Labdanum.