Fragrance comparison

Rose Shot vs Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 270 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rose Shot

Olfactive Studio

3.80237 votes

Rank #14,971 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro

Acca Kappa

3.5933 votes

Rank #20,503 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Shot takes 3 of 5 categories.

Rose Shot
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rose Shot3/5

Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro2/5

Ratings & consensus: Rose Shot
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro
Sillage & projection: Rose Shot
Value for money: Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Shot

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose ShotOlfactive Studio

Pepe Rosa & Arancio AmaroAcca Kappa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.59/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 37%Had 13%Want 50%

Category winnerRose ShotRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

34%Like

21%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

237 votes

10%Love

52%Like

29%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityPepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro

SillageRose Shot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPepe Rosa & Arancio AmaroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

soft spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

patchouli91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

earthy65%

balsamic56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperBergamotelemi

Heart

Turkish RoseWhite Flowers

Base

Atlas CedarGuaiac WoodOakmoss

Top

Bitter OrangePink PepperBergamotLemon

Heart

PatchoulielemiJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodCedarOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, elemi and Atlas 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

Spring100

Summer81

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer57

Fall79

Winter29

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex39

Women57

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,971

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#20,503

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerRose ShotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Shot by Olfactive Studio starts with a bracing, sharp kick of bergamot and pink pepper that immediately commands attention. This is not a sugary floral, but rather a green, dew-kissed Turkish rose wrapped in the piney freshness of elemi resin. As it sits on the skin, the fragrance warms into a dry, woody base of …

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Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro by Acca Kappa is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro was launched in 2023. Top notes are Bitter Orange, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Patchouli, elemi and Jasmine; base notes are Guaiac Wood, Cedar, Oakmoss and Amber.

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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 Shot or Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro?

Rose Shot takes 3 of 5 categories. Rose Shot is rated 3.80/5 from 237 votes; Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro is rated 3.59/5 from 33 votes. Choose Rose Shot for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Shot or Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro?

They last about the same: Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro 65/100, Rose Shot 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Rose Shot or Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro?

Projection is very close: Rose Shot 55/100, Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro 54/100 for sillage.

Do Rose Shot and Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, elemi and Atlas Cedar.

Is Rose Shot or Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro better for summer or winter?

Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Shot and Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro?

Rose Shot has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and elemi, heart notes of Turkish Rose and White Flowers, a base of Atlas Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Oakmoss. Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro has top notes of Bitter Orange, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli, elemi and Jasmine, a base of Guaiac Wood, Cedar, Oakmoss and Amber.