Fragrance comparison

Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) vs Rose Poivrée (2020)

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 100 ratings analysed

5 wins

Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021)

Caron

4.1650 votes

Rank #15,709 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Poivrée (2020)

The Different Company

3.6250 votes

Rank #19,178 RoseAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) takes 5 of 7 categories.

Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021)
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rose Poivrée (2020)
Choose it for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021)5/7

Rose Poivrée (2020)2/7

Ratings & consensus: Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021)
Community sentiment: Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021)
Longevity: Rose Poivrée (2020)
Sillage & projection: Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021)
Value for money: Rose Poivrée (2020)
Versatility: Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021)
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

Rose Poivrée (2020)The Different Company

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

3.62/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 56%

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

38%Love

20%Like

18%Ok

14%Dislike

10%Hate

50 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityRose Poivrée (2020)

SillageRose Ivoire de Caron (2021)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value45

Category winnerRose Poivrée (2020)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

musky92%

iris84%

floral77%

powdery69%

violet61%

rose100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

soft spicy77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both rose and musky

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

Black PepperCorianderPink Pepper

Heart

Damask RoseRose

Base

VetiverCivet

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Black Pepper and Damask Rose. 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

Spring100

Summer15

Fall69

Winter15

Day100

Night75

Category winnerRose Ivoire de Caron (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

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

Men4

Unisex60

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,709

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#19,178

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Rose Poivrée (2020) by The Different Company offers a striking, spice-forward take on the classic rose. Crafted by Jean-Claude Ellena, it blends sharp black and pink pepper with a dry Damascus rose heart. This is a transparent, airy composition that avoids the typical sweet floral route. It is a compelling choice for …

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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 Rose Poivrée (2020)?

Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) takes 5 of 7 categories. Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) is rated 4.16/5 from 50 votes; Rose Poivrée (2020) is rated 3.62/5 from 50 votes. Choose Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose Poivrée (2020) for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) or Rose Poivrée (2020)?

Rose Poivrée (2020) lasts longest (Rose Poivrée (2020) 63/100, Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) or Rose Poivrée (2020)?

Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) projects furthest (Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) 55/100, Rose Poivrée (2020) 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) and Rose Poivrée (2020) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and musky accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and Damask Rose.

Is Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) or Rose Poivrée (2020) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) is the stronger pick. Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) suits daytime wear; Rose Poivrée (2020) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Ivoire de Caron (2021) and Rose Poivrée (2020)?

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. Rose Poivrée (2020) has top notes of Black Pepper, Coriander and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Damask Rose and Rose, a base of Vetiver and Civet.