Fragrance comparison

Rosebud Moss vs IV

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 768 ratings analysed

Rosebud Moss

Anconu

4.405 votes

Rank #38,656 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

WIDIAN

4.16763 votes

Rank #736 FruityVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

IV takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rosebud Moss
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
IV
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Rosebud Moss1/4

IV3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rosebud MossAnconu

IVWIDIAN

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

4.16/ 5 · 763 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

41%Love

37%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

334 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityIV

SillageIV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value59

Category winnerRosebud MossBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery83%

warm spicy65%

citrus48%

fruity30%

fruity100%

vanilla92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodBergamotPlum

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PlumBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart

White FlowersRose

Base

VanillaMuskLeatherSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Bergamot and Plum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men5

Unisex27

Women68

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,656

PerfumerMaud Chabanis

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#736

PerfumerAli Aljaberi, Jean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews125

Category winnerIVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rosebud Moss by Anconu blends green forest notes with succulent plum and warm sandalwood. This aromatic fruity scent for men and women offers a unique, earthy profile that shifts gracefully on the skin. It suits those seeking a grounded, nature-inspired fragrance for daily wear during the transitional seasons of sprin…

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WIDIAN IV opens with plum, black currant and bergamot, then settles into a smooth floral vanilla with musk, soft woods and a light leather tint. It usually reads more fruity-vanillic than dark or smoky. On skin, many wearers find it elegant, easy to wear and slightly feminine leaning, with a polished sweetness that wo…

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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 Moss or IV?

IV takes 3 of 4 categories. Rosebud Moss is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; IV is rated 4.16/5 from 763 votes. Choose Rosebud Moss for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose IV for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Rosebud Moss or IV?

IV lasts longest (IV 80/100, Rosebud Moss 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rosebud Moss or IV?

IV projects furthest (IV 71/100, Rosebud Moss 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rosebud Moss and IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Bergamot and Plum.

Is Rosebud Moss or IV better for summer or winter?

Rosebud Moss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rosebud Moss and IV?

Rosebud Moss features Sandalwood, Bergamot and Plum. IV has top notes of Plum, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of White Flowers and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Leather and Sandalwood.