Fragrance comparison

Rose Poivree vs Rose Poivrée (2020)

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 734 ratings analysed

6 wins

Rose Poivree

The Different Company

3.40684 votes

Rank #5,486 AromaticRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

94%scent match

Very similar

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 Poivree takes 6 of 7 categories.

Rose Poivree
Choose it for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.
Rose Poivrée (2020)
Choose it for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rose Poivree6/7

Rose Poivrée (2020)1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose PoivreeThe Different Company

Rose Poivrée (2020)The Different Company

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 684 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 56%

Category winnerRose Poivrée (2020)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

36%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

541 votes

38%Love

20%Like

18%Ok

14%Dislike

10%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerRose PoivreeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityRose Poivree

SillageRose Poivree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value45

Category winnerRose PoivreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

rose92%

soft spicy84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

rose100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

soft spicy77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match94%Very similar · both aromatic, rose and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderBlack PepperPink Pepper

Heart

Rose

Base

CivetVetiver

Top

Black PepperCorianderPink Pepper

Heart

Damask RoseRose

Base

VetiverCivet

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer33

Fall100

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer15

Fall69

Winter15

Day100

Night75

Category winnerRose PoivreeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex67

Women31

Men4

Unisex60

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,486

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews94

Overall rank#19,178

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRose PoivreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Poivree by The Different Company offers a bracing, unconventional take on rose. Perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena balances the floral heart with intense coriander, black pepper, and pink pepper. The base incorporates civet and vetiver, resulting in a scent that favors earthy and spicy qualities over sugary sweetness. I…

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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 Poivree or Rose Poivrée (2020)?

Rose Poivree takes 6 of 7 categories. Rose Poivree is rated 3.40/5 from 684 votes; Rose Poivrée (2020) is rated 3.62/5 from 50 votes. Choose Rose Poivree for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall. Choose Rose Poivrée (2020) for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Rose Poivree lasts longest (Rose Poivree 68/100, Rose Poivrée (2020) 63/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Rose Poivree projects furthest (Rose Poivree 58/100, Rose Poivrée (2020) 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Poivree and Rose Poivrée (2020) smell similar?

Very similar: a 94% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, rose and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Rose.

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

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

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

Rose Poivree has top notes of Coriander, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, a base of Civet and Vetiver. 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.