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Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk vs Mater

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

Updated 29 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk

    Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Mater

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk3/4
Mater1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Mater
Sillage & projection
Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk
Value for money
Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, MuskZielinski & Rozen
MaterAcqua di Firenze
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.67/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 59%Had 28%Want 13%
3.00/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 24%Had 17%Want 59%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
24%Love
38%Like
24%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

38%Love
13%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate50
Category winners

LongevityMater

SillageRose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value30
Category winnerRose, Jasmine, Narcissus, MuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
musky86%
white floral72%
floral58%
powdery44%
yellow floral30%
woody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
patchouli77%
balsamic69%
powdery61%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Rose
Heart
Lavender
Base
MuskJasmineNarcissus
Top
CedarIncenseMyrhhAngelica
Heart
LavenderRoseHyacinthMimosaNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIris
Base
PatchouliVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesRose, Lavender, Musk and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer73
Fall45
Winter36
Day100
Night33
Spring75
Summer0
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex8
Women92
Men0
Unisex67
Women33
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,334

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#59,019

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRose, Jasmine, Narcissus, MuskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zielinski & Rozen Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk opens with a sharp peppered rose that quickly settles into an earthy floral bouquet. Bulgarian rose takes center stage before dry lavender cuts through the sweetness, adding an herbal grit to the heart. In the base, white jasmine and yellow narcissus fuse with a clean, …

Reviews →

Mater by Acqua di Firenze is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Cedar, Incense, Myrhh and Angelica; middle notes are Lavender, Rose, Hyacinth, Mimosa, Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Iris; base notes are Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk or Mater?

Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk takes 3 of 4 categories. Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk is rated 3.67/5 from 21 votes; Mater is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk for a rose and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mater for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk or Mater?

Mater lasts longest (Mater 75/100, Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk or Mater?

Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk projects furthest (Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk 62/100, Mater 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk and Mater smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Lavender, Musk and Jasmine.

Is Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk or Mater better for summer or winter?

Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk suits daytime wear; Mater suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk and Mater?

Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Musk, Jasmine and Narcissus. Mater has top notes of Cedar, Incense, Myrhh and Angelica, heart notes of Lavender, Rose, Hyacinth and Mimosa, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.

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