Rose Intense vs Indulgence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Indulgence takes 3 of 4 categories.
Rose IntenseChoose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
IndulgenceChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Rose Intense1/4
Indulgence3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Rose Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Indulgence
- Value for money
- Indulgence
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Indulgence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Rose IntenseLayer ParfumsIndulgenceOriflameWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%
4.28/ 5 · 103 votes
Have 25%Had 56%Want 19%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
17%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
50%Love
37%Like
6%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
103 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRose Intense
SillageIndulgence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIndulgenceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
warm spicy88%
fresh spicy77%
rose65%
woody53%
earthy42%
woody100%
citrus88%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic65%
rose53%
powdery42%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and rose
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Black PepperTurkish RoseCarnationCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Sicilian MandarinBlack PepperLemon
Heart
Turkish RoseJuniper Berries
Base
SandalwoodCedarGuaiac Wood
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper and Turkish Rose. Durations are only published for Rose Intense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring18
Summer21
Fall91
Winter100
Day100
Night85
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#55,885
PerfumerCèdric Civette
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,064
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerIndulgenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRose Intense by Layer Parfums is a rich, spicy floral scent that balances dewy red rose petals with sharp black pepper and dark, smoky cypriol oil. Instead of smelling like powdery antique potpourri or sugary jam, it opens with a brisk, crackling burst of ground pepper before settling into a warm, velvety Turkish rose…
Reviews →Indulgence by Oriflame is a warm floral woody musk with a bright citrus and pepper opening, a soft rose heart, and a dry woody base. Reviews describe it as feminine, sunny, warm, and gently spiced, with a smooth blended feel rather than a sharp note-by-note structure. It suits shoppers who like cozy florals with citru…
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 Intense or Indulgence?
Indulgence takes 3 of 4 categories. Rose Intense is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Indulgence is rated 4.28/5 from 103 votes. Choose Rose Intense for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Indulgence for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Rose Intense or Indulgence?
Rose Intense lasts longest (Rose Intense 75/100, Indulgence 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Rose Intense or Indulgence?
Indulgence projects furthest (Indulgence 65/100, Rose Intense 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rose Intense and Indulgence smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and rose accords. Common notes include Black Pepper and Turkish Rose.
Is Rose Intense or Indulgence better for summer or winter?
Rose Intense suits day or night wear; Indulgence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rose Intense and Indulgence?
Rose Intense features Black Pepper, Turkish Rose, Carnation and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Indulgence has top notes of Sicilian Mandarin, Black Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Turkish Rose and Juniper Berries, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Guaiac Wood.
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