Fragrance comparison

Rose Morocco vs Yellow

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 462 ratings analysed

Rose Morocco

Vertus

3.7466 votes

Rank #24,161 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Yellow

Puma

3.83396 votes

Rank #16,835 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Yellow takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rose Morocco
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Yellow
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rose Morocco3/7

Yellow4/7

Ratings & consensus: Yellow
Community sentiment: Yellow
Longevity: Rose Morocco
Sillage & projection: Rose Morocco
Value for money: Yellow
Versatility: Rose Morocco
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Yellow

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose MoroccoVertus

YellowPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 41%Had 14%Want 45%

3.83/ 5 · 396 votes

Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%

Category winnerYellowRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

39%Like

14%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

16%Love

66%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

396 votes

Category winnerYellowMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityRose Morocco

SillageRose Morocco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value71

Category winnerYellowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

musky61%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleSaffronCardamom

Heart

RoseCashmere WoodGeraniumPeachVioletCedarMagnoliaLily

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodMuskVanillaAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberVetiver

Top15-30 mins

BergamotAppleBlackberry

Heart1.5-3 hrs

MarigoldVioletMagnoliaRose

Base3-5 hrs

CedarTeak WoodOrris RootMuskVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesApple, Rose, Violet and Cedar. Durations are only published for Yellow, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall85

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night24

Category winnerRose MoroccoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex43

Women57

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Casual 49%Work 31%Date 11%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#16,835

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerYellowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vertus Rose Morocco introduces a dark, spiced take on the classic rose note. By blending tart apple with saffron and cardamom at the start, this unisex blend shifts away from typical sweet florals. Instead, it offers a dry woodiness that wears beautifully in cold weather, settling into a cozy, resinous base on the ski…

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Puma Yellow opens with an energetic splash of bergamot, crisp apple, and tart blackberry. It smells immediate and bright. The first five minutes carry a clean alcohol lift that quickly settles into sunny, tart fruit flesh. Soon, a heart of marigold, powdery violet, and airy rose softens the sharp citrus edges. It wear…

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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 Morocco or Yellow?

Yellow takes 4 of 7 categories. Rose Morocco is rated 3.74/5 from 66 votes; Yellow is rated 3.83/5 from 396 votes. Choose Rose Morocco for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Yellow for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Morocco or Yellow?

Rose Morocco lasts longest (Rose Morocco 68/100, Yellow 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Morocco or Yellow?

Rose Morocco projects furthest (Rose Morocco 65/100, Yellow 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Morocco and Yellow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Apple, Rose, Violet and Cedar.

Is Rose Morocco or Yellow better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Morocco is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Morocco is the stronger pick. Rose Morocco suits daytime wear; Yellow suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Morocco and Yellow?

Rose Morocco has top notes of Apple, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Cashmere Wood, Geranium and Peach, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla. Yellow has top notes of Bergamot, Apple and Blackberry, heart notes of Marigold, Violet, Magnolia and Rose, a base of Cedar, Teak Wood, Orris Root and Musk.