Fragrance comparison

Rose Goldea Kathleen Kye Edition vs Sofia

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

Rose Goldea Kathleen Kye Edition

Bvlgari

4.5511 votes

Rank #42,299 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sofia

Maison Anthony Marmin

4.673 votes

Rank #51,157 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sofia takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rose Goldea Kathleen Kye Edition
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sofia
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rose Goldea Kathleen Kye Edition1/4

Sofia3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sofia
Sillage & projection: Sofia
Value for money: Sofia
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Goldea Kathleen Kye Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose Goldea Kathleen Kye EditionBvlgari

SofiaMaison Anthony Marmin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevitySofia

SillageSofia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSofiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

powdery61%

powdery100%

woody91%

amber83%

musky74%

rose65%

white floral56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both rose, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseBergamotMuskPomegranate

Heart

Damask RosePeonyJasminePeach

Base

VanillaSandalwoodOlibanum

Notes

SandalwoodOlibanumFrench RoseJasminePowdery NotesMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Musk, Jasmine and Sandalwood. 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

Summer67

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,299

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,157

PerfumerAnthony Abdul Karim Marmin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose Goldea Kathleen Kye EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Goldea Kathleen Kye Edition is a polished rose musk with a bright citrus opening, soft fruit, and a creamy woody base. The rose stays central, lifted by bergamot and pomegranate, then softened by peony, peach, vanilla, sandalwood, and musk. It suits someone who wants a feminine floral that feels fresh, clean, and…

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Sofia by Maison Anthony Marmin offers a rich, Middle Eastern-inspired profile. Centered on sandalwood, olibanum, and French rose, this fragrance relies on a base of powdery white musk for depth. It functions as a bold unisex option, ideal for those who prefer heavy, resinous, and floral profiles that feel opulent and …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rose Goldea Kathleen Kye Edition or Sofia?

Sofia takes 3 of 4 categories. Rose Goldea Kathleen Kye Edition is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes; Sofia is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Rose Goldea Kathleen Kye Edition for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sofia for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Goldea Kathleen Kye Edition or Sofia?

Sofia lasts longest (Sofia 100/100, Rose Goldea Kathleen Kye Edition 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Goldea Kathleen Kye Edition or Sofia?

Sofia projects furthest (Sofia 75/100, Rose Goldea Kathleen Kye Edition 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Goldea Kathleen Kye Edition and Sofia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Musk, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Rose Goldea Kathleen Kye Edition or Sofia better for summer or winter?

Rose Goldea Kathleen Kye Edition suits daytime wear; Sofia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Goldea Kathleen Kye Edition and Sofia?

Rose Goldea Kathleen Kye Edition has top notes of Rose, Bergamot, Musk and Pomegranate, heart notes of Damask Rose, Peony, Jasmine and Peach, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Olibanum. Sofia features Sandalwood, Olibanum, French Rose, Jasmine and Powdery Notes.