Rose Ink vs Irth
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Irth takes 4 of 7 categories.
Rose InkChoose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
IrthChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Rose Ink3/7
Irth4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Irth
- Community sentiment
- Irth
- Longevity
- Rose Ink
- Sillage & projection
- Rose Ink
- Value for money
- Irth
- Versatility
- Irth
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rose Ink
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Rose InkKierinIrthNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 134 votes
Have 44%Had 10%Want 46%
4.32/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%
Category winnerIrthRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
35%Like
10%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
124 votes
52%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
139 votes
Category winnerIrthMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRose Ink
SillageRose Ink
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIrthBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
warm spicy90%
woody80%
floral70%
fruity60%
metallic50%
woody100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
musky69%
rose61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, rose and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronBlack Currant
Heart
Damask Rose
Base
CedarAmber
Top
Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut
Heart
RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris
Base
White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood
InformationalShared notesDamask Rose and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter67
Day–
Night–
Spring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerIrthMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,995
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#7,273
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerRose InkHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRose Ink by Kierin is a dark, modern rose built around saffron, black currant, Damask rose, cedar and amber. On skin it often reads as smooth rose with an inky, slightly rubbery or metallic edge, then settles into warm woods and a clean amber finish. It suits rose lovers who want something unisex, spicy and a little u…
Reviews →Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.
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 Ink or Irth?
Irth takes 4 of 7 categories. Rose Ink is rated 3.92/5 from 134 votes; Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes. Choose Rose Ink for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Rose Ink or Irth?
Rose Ink lasts longest (Rose Ink 77/100, Irth 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Rose Ink or Irth?
Rose Ink projects furthest (Rose Ink 68/100, Irth 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rose Ink and Irth smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, rose and fruity accords. Common notes include Damask Rose and Amber.
Is Rose Ink or Irth better for summer or winter?
For summer, Rose Ink is the stronger pick. For winter, Irth is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rose Ink and Irth?
Rose Ink has top notes of Saffron and Black Currant, heart notes of Damask Rose, a base of Cedar and Amber. Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber.
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