Fragrance comparison

Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) vs Defne Extrait de Parfum

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021)

Caron

4.1650 votes

Rank #15,709 RoseMusky

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39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Defne Extrait de Parfum

Maiora Parfum

3.8834 votes

Rank #31,250 VanillaIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Defne Extrait de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021)
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Defne Extrait de Parfum
Choose it for a vanilla and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021)3/7

Defne Extrait de Parfum4/7

Ratings & consensus: Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021)
Community sentiment: Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021)
Longevity: Defne Extrait de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Defne Extrait de Parfum
Value for money: Defne Extrait de Parfum
Versatility: Defne Extrait de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021)Caron

Defne Extrait de ParfumMaiora Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

3.88/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

Category winnerRose Ivoire de Caron (2021)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

30%Like

18%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

47%Love

18%Like

21%Ok

6%Dislike

9%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerRose Ivoire de Caron (2021)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityDefne Extrait de Parfum

SillageDefne Extrait de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value56

Category winnerDefne Extrait de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

musky92%

iris84%

floral77%

powdery69%

violet61%

vanilla100%

iris92%

powdery84%

rose77%

fruity69%

leather61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both rose, iris and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Pink PepperWhite PepperBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask RoseIndian Jasmine

Base6-8 hrs

IrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)White Musk

Top

Red FruitsSaffron

Heart

IrisDamask RoseBirchIndian Jasmine

Base

VanillaAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanPatchouliAmberMuskAmberwood

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Indian Jasmine and Iris. Durations are only published for Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer48

Fall56

Winter44

Day100

Night33

Spring43

Summer21

Fall86

Winter100

Day46

Night100

Category winnerDefne Extrait de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 22%Party 9%

Men15

Unisex70

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,709

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#31,250

PerfumerAntonio Gigli

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerRose Ivoire de Caron (2021)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) turns traditional French floral perfumery into a crisp, modern skin scent. The opening hits with a sharp trio of pink pepper, white pepper, and black pepper. It tingles the nose immediately. As the sharp alcohol evaporates, a clean Turkish Damask rose takes center stage, accompanied by velv…

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Defne Extrait de Parfum by Maiora Parfum delivers a bold opening of red fruits and saffron. This unisex scent settles into a warm heart of iris and rose before resting on a base of oud, vanilla, and birch. It is a striking choice for cooler evenings when you want a fragrance that projects confidence and stays on skin …

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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 Ivoire de Caron (2021) or Defne Extrait de Parfum?

Defne Extrait de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) is rated 4.16/5 from 50 votes; Defne Extrait de Parfum is rated 3.88/5 from 34 votes. Choose Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Defne Extrait de Parfum for a vanilla and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) or Defne Extrait de Parfum?

Defne Extrait de Parfum lasts longest (Defne Extrait de Parfum 77/100, Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) or Defne Extrait de Parfum?

Defne Extrait de Parfum projects furthest (Defne Extrait de Parfum 67/100, Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) and Defne Extrait de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, iris and powdery accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Indian Jasmine and Iris.

Is Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) or Defne Extrait de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) is the stronger pick. For winter, Defne Extrait de Parfum is the stronger pick. Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) suits daytime wear; Defne Extrait de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) and Defne Extrait de Parfum?

Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) has top notes of Pink Pepper, White Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Damask Rose and Indian Jasmine, a base of Iris, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and White Musk. Defne Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Red Fruits and Saffron, heart notes of Iris, Damask Rose, Birch and Indian Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Tonka Bean and Patchouli.