Fragrance comparison

Rose Potion vs May Rose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 51 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rose Potion

TRNP

4.4434 votes

Rank #20,339 RoseFloral

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55%scent match

Closely related

May Rose

TRNP

4.2917 votes

Rank #22,256 AromaticRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Potion takes 4 of 5 categories.

Rose Potion
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
May Rose
Choose it for a aromatic and rose character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rose Potion4/5

May Rose0/5

Ratings & consensus: Rose Potion
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rose Potion
Sillage & projection: Rose Potion
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
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

May RoseTRNP

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 23%Had 6%Want 71%

4.29/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 27%Had 13%Want 60%

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

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityRose Potion

SillageRose Potion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral83%

musky65%

woody48%

aromatic30%

aromatic100%

rose88%

citrus77%

woody65%

floral53%

balsamic42%

Scent match55%Closely related · both rose, floral and aromatic

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

Tea RoseDamask RoseBulgarian RoseMay RoseLemonAmyriselemiAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Tea Rose and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). 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

Spring100

Summer60

Fall80

Winter20

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,339

PerfumerTeone Reinthal

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#22,256

PerfumerTeone Reinthal

Launched—

Reviews5

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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May Rose by TRNP opens with a bright flash of tart lemon and peppered elemi resin before plunging into a dense heart of natural rose extracts. Teone Reinthal combines Rose de Mai, Damask rose, and tea rose absolute to create a plush petal scent that feels dewy rather than powdery. As the bright citrus top recedes, sub…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rose Potion or May Rose?

Rose Potion takes 4 of 5 categories. Rose Potion is rated 4.44/5 from 34 votes; May Rose is rated 4.29/5 from 17 votes. Choose Rose Potion for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose May Rose for a aromatic and rose character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Potion or May Rose?

Rose Potion lasts longest (Rose Potion 71/100, May Rose 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Potion or May Rose?

Rose Potion projects furthest (Rose Potion 68/100, May Rose 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Potion and May Rose smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rose, Tea Rose and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

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

Rose Potion suits daytime wear; May Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Potion and May Rose?

Rose Potion features Damask Rose, Rose, Tea Rose, Rose Oil and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). May Rose features Tea Rose, Damask Rose, Bulgarian Rose, May Rose and Lemon.