Fragrance comparison

Rose Parfum vs Edge

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 106 ratings analysed

Rose Parfum

Caron

4.1712 votes

Rank #36,777 RoseGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Edge

Swiss Arabian

3.7894 votes

Rank #8,704 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Edge takes 3 of 5 categories.

Rose Parfum
Choose it for a rose and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Edge
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Rose Parfum2/5

Edge3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose ParfumCaron

EdgeSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 35%Had 12%Want 53%

3.78/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 52%

Category winnerRose ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

35%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityRose Parfum

SillageEdge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value82

Category winnerEdgeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

green83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

floral30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

rose61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, rose and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Rose de MaiRoseMintGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderMintGeraniumLemon

Heart

OrchidRoseCardamomCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodCedarWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesRose, Mint and Geranium. Durations are only published for Rose Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer81

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 41%Work 24%Casual 22%Party 14%

Men90

Unisex3

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,777

PerfumerErnest Daltroff, Michel Morsetti

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#8,704

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerEdgeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Rose Parfum is not your typical delicate pastel bouquet. This 1949 vintage formulation presents a concentrated, dark floral profile built on dense Rose de Mai petals and brisk aromatic greenery. The first dab releases a crisp herbal slap of garden mint alongside sharp, peppery geranium stems. Within twenty minut…

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Edge by Swiss Arabian is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered on a fresh opening of mint and lavender. It dries down into a clean, soapy base of white musk, sandalwood, and cedar, making it a reliable daily scent for professional settings. Its airy, refreshing profile performs well during warm spring and summe…

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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 Parfum or Edge?

Edge takes 3 of 5 categories. Rose Parfum is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes; Edge is rated 3.78/5 from 94 votes. Choose Rose Parfum for a rose and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Edge for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rose Parfum or Edge?

Rose Parfum lasts longest (Rose Parfum 80/100, Edge 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Parfum or Edge?

Edge projects furthest (Edge 65/100, Rose Parfum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Parfum and Edge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, rose and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Mint and Geranium.

Is Rose Parfum or Edge better for summer or winter?

Rose Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Parfum and Edge?

Rose Parfum features Rose de Mai, Rose, Mint and Geranium. Edge has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Geranium and Lemon, heart notes of Orchid, Rose, Cardamom and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and White Musk.