Fragrance comparison

Rosebud vs Sahleb

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Rosebud

Ayala Moriel

3.805 votes

Rank #48,508 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Sahleb

Ayala Moriel

4.502 votes

Rank #39,379 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Rosebud
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Sahleb
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Rosebud1/2

Sahleb1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RosebudAyala Moriel

SahlebAyala Moriel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 6%Want 94%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 7%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageRosebud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

musky84%

rose77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

rose77%

floral69%

musky61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, rose and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)GrapefruitTincture of RoseSandalwoodBenzoinVanille

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

ResinCorianderVanilleTincture of RoseAmbrette (Musk Mallow)CoconutOrris Root

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAmbrette (Musk Mallow), Tincture of Rose and Vanille. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,508

PerfumerAyala Moriel

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#39,379

PerfumerAyala Moriel

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSahlebHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rosebud is a dry, softly spiced rose rather than a dewy fresh one. It opens with a citrus lift, then settles into dried rose petals, pale woods, and a faint creamy sweetness from the base. This reads more delicate than lush, with sandalwood and warm spicy facets shaping the wear. It may suit someone who wants a restra…

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Sahleb is a warm, resinous vanilla floral built around the idea of a Middle Eastern milk pudding drink. It opens with coconut, rose and spice, then settles into a softer blend of amber, orris and vanilla. The reviews suggest an unusual texture rather than an easy crowd-pleaser. Some get a smoky, slightly medicinal or …

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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, Rosebud or Sahleb?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Rosebud is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Sahleb is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Rosebud for a citrus and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Sahleb for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which projects more, Rosebud or Sahleb?

Rosebud projects furthest (Rosebud 75/100, Sahleb 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rosebud and Sahleb smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, rose and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Tincture of Rose and Vanille.

Is Rosebud or Sahleb better for summer or winter?

Sahleb suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rosebud and Sahleb?

Rosebud features Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Grapefruit, Tincture of Rose, Sandalwood and Benzoin. Sahleb features Resin, Coriander, Vanille, Tincture of Rose and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).