Fragrance comparison

Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) vs Rosa Limone

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 242 ratings analysed

Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021)

Caron

4.1650 votes

Rank #15,709 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Rosa Limone

New Notes

3.40192 votes

Rank #13,294 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosa Limone takes 5 of 7 categories.

Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021)
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rosa Limone
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021)2/7

Rosa Limone5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021)Caron

Rosa LimoneNew Notes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

3.40/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 36%Had 11%Want 53%

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

19%Love

32%Like

24%Ok

21%Dislike

4%Hate

123 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityRosa Limone

SillageRosa Limone

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value46

Category winnerRosa LimoneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

musky92%

iris84%

floral77%

powdery69%

violet61%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

marine58%

rose44%

woody30%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both rose

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

LemonSea waterBergamotPink GrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

Damask RoseGeraniumYlang-YlangIrisJasmine

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Amber

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Indian Jasmine, Iris and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). 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

Spring89

Summer100

Fall41

Winter27

Day100

Night33

Category winnerRosa LimoneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

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

Men17

Unisex48

Women34

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,709

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#13,294

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerRosa LimoneHigher 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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Rosa Limone opens with brisk lemon, grapefruit and salty air, then settles into a clean rose and soft musk shape. It reads fresh, bright and slightly polished rather than lush or syrupy. On skin, the floral heart comes through gradually while the base stays light. It may suit someone who wants a citrus rose with an ea…

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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 Rosa Limone?

Rosa Limone takes 5 of 7 categories. Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) is rated 4.16/5 from 50 votes; Rosa Limone is rated 3.40/5 from 192 votes. Choose Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rosa Limone for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) or Rosa Limone?

Rosa Limone lasts longest (Rosa Limone 68/100, Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) or Rosa Limone?

Rosa Limone projects furthest (Rosa Limone 58/100, Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) and Rosa Limone smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Indian Jasmine, Iris and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) or Rosa Limone better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) and Rosa Limone?

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. Rosa Limone has top notes of Lemon, Sea water, Bergamot and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Damask Rose, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Iris, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Sandalwood, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).