Fragrance comparison

Rose Taif vs Smoked Cedarwood

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rose Taif

J'Elle Bulan Parfums

5.002 votes

Rank #43,105 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Smoked Cedarwood

Marks & Spencer

4.002 votes

Rank #59,654 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Taif takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rose Taif
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Smoked Cedarwood
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Rose Taif3/4

Smoked Cedarwood1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose TaifJ'Elle Bulan Parfums

Smoked CedarwoodMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 92%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRose Taif

SillageRose Taif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value100

Category winnerSmoked CedarwoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody65%

balsamic30%

woody100%

warm spicy83%

oud65%

aromatic48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCardamom

Heart

Turkish RoseWhite HoneyHeliotropeGeraniumSaffronClove

Base

MuscenoneKephalisCashmere WoodAmber XtremeSandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodLabdanum

Notes

CedarCloveOudPatchouliBergamotLabdanumMandarinJasmineLemonMuskLimeSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clove, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Smoked Cedarwood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,105

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,654

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose TaifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Taif by J'Elle Bulan Parfums captures the intensity of Arabian floral traditions. It balances a central Turkish rose with spiced cardamom and white honey, grounded by a dense, woody base. This unisex composition offers a modern, resinous take on a classic floral profile, ideal for those who prefer their scents wi…

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Smoked Cedarwood by Marks & Spencer delivers a dry, aromatic wood profile paired with bright citrus and subtle resinous warmth. The scent introduces itself with a crisp burst of bergamot, lime, lemon, and mandarin, offering a zesty freshness that quickly steps aside for deeper tones. At the heart, earthy patchouli, cl…

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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 Taif or Smoked Cedarwood?

Rose Taif takes 3 of 4 categories. Rose Taif is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Smoked Cedarwood is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Rose Taif for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Smoked Cedarwood for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Taif or Smoked Cedarwood?

Rose Taif lasts longest (Rose Taif 80/100, Smoked Cedarwood 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Taif or Smoked Cedarwood?

Rose Taif projects furthest (Rose Taif 75/100, Smoked Cedarwood 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Taif and Smoked Cedarwood smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clove, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Rose Taif or Smoked Cedarwood better for summer or winter?

Rose Taif suits evening wear; Smoked Cedarwood suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Taif and Smoked Cedarwood?

Rose Taif has top notes of Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Turkish Rose, White Honey, Heliotrope and Geranium, a base of Muscenone, Kephalis, Cashmere Wood and Amber Xtreme. Smoked Cedarwood features Cedar, Clove, Oud, Patchouli and Bergamot.