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Rose Potion vs Basmati Rose

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

Updated 68 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Potion takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Rose Potion

    Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Basmati Rose

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rose Potion5/7
Basmati Rose2/7
Ratings & consensus
Rose Potion
Community sentiment
Rose Potion
Longevity
Basmati Rose
Sillage & projection
Rose Potion
Value for money
Basmati Rose
Versatility
Rose Potion
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Rose Potion

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Rose PotionTRNP
Basmati RoseSultan Pasha Attars
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.44/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 23%Had 6%Want 71%
4.21/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%
Category winnerRose PotionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
62%Love
26%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

34 votes

47%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
6%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerRose PotionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityBasmati Rose

SillageRose Potion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value57
Category winnerBasmati RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
floral83%
musky65%
woody48%
aromatic30%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
musky77%
floral69%
rose61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both rose, floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Damask RoseRoseTea RoseRose OilAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Sandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
Rice BasmatiRoseBulgarian RoseRose OilSandalwoodSaffronAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Siam BenzoinFenugreekHoneyCarawayTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Rose Oil, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring83
Summer50
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night63
Spring50
Summer20
Fall100
Winter100
Day89
Night100
Category winnerRose PotionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
Men19
Unisex63
Women19
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,339

PerfumerTeone Reinthal

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#20,413

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerRose PotionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Potion opens with a sharp burst of uncut Damask rose and bitter green stems before settling into a warm bed of sandalwood and ambrette seed. Created by Teone Reinthal in 2016, this botanical formulation avoids synthetic sugar completely. Instead, tea rose and raw rose oil create a dewy, crisp texture that feels l…

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Basmati Rose by Sultan Pasha Attars presents a distinct, photorealistic basmati rice accord paired with warm, honeyed woods. It is a highly textured, intimate fragrance that suits those seeking a comforting, savory-floral profile for cool-weather wear. It functions as an artisanal experience for enthusiasts of unique,…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rose Potion or Basmati Rose?

Rose Potion takes 5 of 7 categories. Rose Potion is rated 4.44/5 from 34 votes; Basmati Rose is rated 4.21/5 from 34 votes. Choose Rose Potion for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Basmati Rose for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Potion or Basmati Rose?

Basmati Rose lasts longest (Basmati Rose 77/100, Rose Potion 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Potion or Basmati Rose?

Rose Potion projects furthest (Rose Potion 68/100, Basmati Rose 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Potion and Basmati Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and musky accords. Common notes include Rose, Rose Oil, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Sandalwood.

Is Rose Potion or Basmati Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Potion is the stronger pick. For winter, Basmati Rose is the stronger pick. Rose Potion suits daytime wear; Basmati Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Potion and Basmati Rose?

Rose Potion features Damask Rose, Rose, Tea Rose, Rose Oil and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Basmati Rose features Rice Basmati, Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Rose Oil and Sandalwood.

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