Fragrance comparison

Rose Poivrée (2020) vs Fakhama

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 246 ratings analysed

Rose Poivrée (2020)

The Different Company

3.6250 votes

Rank #19,178 RoseAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Fakhama

The Spirit of Dubai

4.35196 votes

Rank #23,363 Warm SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fakhama takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rose Poivrée (2020)
Choose it for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fakhama
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Rose Poivrée (2020)3/7

Fakhama4/7

Ratings & consensus: Fakhama
Community sentiment: Fakhama
Longevity: Fakhama
Sillage & projection: Fakhama
Value for money: Rose Poivrée (2020)
Versatility: Rose Poivrée (2020)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Poivrée (2020)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose Poivrée (2020)The Different Company

FakhamaThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 56%

4.35/ 5 · 196 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 58%

Category winnerFakhamaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

20%Like

18%Ok

14%Dislike

10%Hate

50 votes

62%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

196 votes

Category winnerFakhamaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityFakhama

SillageFakhama

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value31

Category winnerRose Poivrée (2020)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

soft spicy77%

musky69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

fruity92%

amber84%

sweet77%

animalic69%

woody61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperCorianderPink Pepper

Heart

Damask RoseRose

Base

VetiverCivet

Top

Dried FruitsTurkish RoseBulgarian RoseAgarwood (Oud)Damask RoseFruity NotesSpicy NotesSweet Orange

Heart

RoseBenzoinSaffronVanillaSandalwoodCorianderPatchouliVetiver

Base

Animal notesSpun SugarCivetIncenseAmberCastoreumLeatherMoss

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Rose, Vetiver and Civet. 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

Summer15

Fall69

Winter15

Day100

Night75

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRose Poivrée (2020)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex60

Women36

Men30

Unisex59

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,178

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#23,363

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose Poivrée (2020)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Fakhama opens with dark Turkish rose, dried fruits, and a sharp touch of cardamom before settling into benzoin, agarwood, and coffee. As it warms on skin, animalic civet and amber create a dense, resinous profile built for cold evening air. It feels heavy, rich, and unabashedly traditional.

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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 Poivrée (2020) or Fakhama?

Fakhama takes 4 of 7 categories. Rose Poivrée (2020) is rated 3.62/5 from 50 votes; Fakhama is rated 4.35/5 from 196 votes. Choose Rose Poivrée (2020) for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fakhama for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Rose Poivrée (2020) or Fakhama?

Fakhama lasts longest (Fakhama 88/100, Rose Poivrée (2020) 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Poivrée (2020) or Fakhama?

Fakhama projects furthest (Fakhama 78/100, Rose Poivrée (2020) 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Poivrée (2020) and Fakhama smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Rose, Vetiver and Civet.

Is Rose Poivrée (2020) or Fakhama better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Poivrée (2020) is the stronger pick. For winter, Fakhama is the stronger pick. Rose Poivrée (2020) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Poivrée (2020) and Fakhama?

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. Fakhama has top notes of Dried Fruits, Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose and Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Rose, Benzoin, Saffron and Vanilla, a base of Animal notes, Spun Sugar, Civet and Incense.