Fragrance comparison

Rose du Desert vs Ramsés II

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 86 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rose du Desert

Houbigant

3.9273 votes

Rank #28,201 PowderyCitrus

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Ramsés II

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.3113 votes

Rank #40,467 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose du Desert takes 3 of 5 categories.

Rose du Desert
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ramsés II
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rose du Desert3/5

Ramsés II2/5

Ratings & consensus: Ramsés II
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rose du Desert
Sillage & projection: Rose du Desert
Value for money: Ramsés II
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose du Desert

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose du DesertHoubigant

Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 29%Had 9%Want 62%

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%

Category winnerRamsés IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

32%Like

25%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

73 votes

54%Love

23%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityRose du Desert

SillageRose du Desert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value52

Category winnerRamsés IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

rose69%

violet61%

woody100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

whiskey65%

cinnamon53%

powdery42%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Lemon BlossomYuzuBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseIrisVioletVanilla

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisCedarPatchouliMusk

Top

WhiskeyBergamotTarragonRosemaryCypressTangerineCorianderSage

Heart

CinnamonSpicesWoodsy NotesSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegVioletBlue Lotus

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliTobaccoCambodian OudVetiverCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet, Cedar and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Rose du Desert, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer7

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night92

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day27

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex35

Women41

Date 40%Work 23%Casual 20%Party 17%

Men77

Unisex15

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,201

PerfumerAntoine Lie, Luca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,467

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose du DesertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose du Desert by Houbigant takes the idea of a desert bloom and strips away any sticky, cloying syrup. The citrus hits immediately. Tart yuzu, bergamot, and lemon blossom create a sharp, invigorating initial burst before giving way to something far softer. Within twenty minutes, the fragrance shifts into a dry, velve…

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Ramsés II by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of boozy whiskey, crisp cypress, and bitter bergamot. As the initial freshness recedes, a dense heart of dry cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg takes over, anchored by earthy patchouli and rich woodsy notes. The base settles into dark Cambodian oud, smoky tobac…

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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 du Desert or Ramsés II?

Rose du Desert takes 3 of 5 categories. Rose du Desert is rated 3.92/5 from 73 votes; Ramsés II is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Rose du Desert for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ramsés II for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose du Desert or Ramsés II?

Rose du Desert lasts longest (Rose du Desert 70/100, Ramsés II 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose du Desert or Ramsés II?

Rose du Desert projects furthest (Rose du Desert 54/100, Ramsés II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose du Desert and Ramsés II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Rose du Desert or Ramsés II better for summer or winter?

Rose du Desert suits daytime wear; Ramsés II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose du Desert and Ramsés II?

Rose du Desert has top notes of Lemon Blossom, Yuzu and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Violet and Vanilla, a base of Ambergris, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk. Ramsés II has top notes of Whiskey, Bergamot, Tarragon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tobacco.