Fragrance comparison

Rose Sapphire vs Tarab

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 129 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rose Sapphire

Boadicea the Victorious

4.0679 votes

Rank #13,255 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Tarab

Serge Lutens · 2020

3.7950 votes

Rank #10,924 Rose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Sapphire takes 3 of 5 categories.

Rose Sapphire
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Tarab
Choose it for a rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rose Sapphire3/5

Tarab2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose SapphireBoadicea the Victorious

TarabSerge Lutens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%

3.79/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 7%Had 1%Want 92%

Category winnerRose SapphireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

32%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

79 votes

48%Love

13%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTarab

SillageRose Sapphire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value8

Category winnerRose SapphireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

rose91%

woody83%

herbal74%

amber65%

earthy56%

rose65%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronTurmericGeraniumCardamom

Heart

Turkish RoseImmortelleNeroliHedione

Base

PatchouliCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarBenzoinMyrrhLabdanumMusk

Notes

Cambodian OudTurkish RoseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPine needlesCedarPatchouliCandied Fruits

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Patchouli, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer40

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex68

Women28

Men6

Unisex56

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,255

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#10,924

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews22

Category winnerTarabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Sapphire opens with sharp turmeric and dry saffron before settling into a dense Turkish rose heart. Cypriol oil, patchouli, and labdanum build a dark woody amber base that clings to skin for hours. Designed for cold winter evenings, it offers a heavy resinous floral signature without turning cloying.

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Tarab by Serge Lutens is a bold, resinous fragrance that highlights the deep intensity of Turkish rose and Cambodian oud. Launched in 2020, this composition leans into a dark, woody profile that feels sophisticated on the skin. It is best suited for cold weather and formal evening wear, offering a lingering presence f…

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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 Sapphire or Tarab?

Rose Sapphire takes 3 of 5 categories. Rose Sapphire is rated 4.06/5 from 79 votes; Tarab is rated 3.79/5 from 50 votes. Choose Rose Sapphire for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Tarab for a rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Sapphire or Tarab?

Tarab lasts longest (Tarab 84/100, Rose Sapphire 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Sapphire or Tarab?

Rose Sapphire projects furthest (Rose Sapphire 76/100, Tarab 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Sapphire and Tarab smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Patchouli, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cedar.

Is Rose Sapphire or Tarab better for summer or winter?

Tarab suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Sapphire and Tarab?

Rose Sapphire has top notes of Saffron, Turmeric, Geranium and Cardamom, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Immortelle, Neroli and Hedione, a base of Patchouli, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar and Benzoin. Tarab features Cambodian Oud, Turkish Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Pine needles and Cedar.