Fragrance comparison

Roses vs 916

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

4 wins

Roses

Bi-es

3.002 votes

Rank #70,831 FloralAmber

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21%scent match

Clearly different

916

Borbonese

3.005 votes

Rank #71,183 Soft SpicyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roses takes 4 of 4 categories.

Roses
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
916
Choose it for a soft spicy and iris character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Roses4/4

9160/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RosesBi-es

916Borbonese

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 53%Had 11%Want 37%

3.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityRoses

SillageRoses

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRosesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber91%

rose83%

white floral74%

fruity65%

iris56%

soft spicy100%

iris92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

powdery69%

violet61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Floral NotesFruity Notes

Heart

RoseJasmine SambacPeony

Base

BenzoinAmbroxanIris

Top

Pink PepperGingerBergamot

Heart

IrisPeonyRose

Base

AmbroxanSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRose, Peony, Ambroxan and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,831

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,183

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRosesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roses by Bi-es opens with a bright splash of fruity notes and florals that feel immediate on the skin. As it settles, a prominent rose accord takes center stage, supported by jasmine sambac and peony. It finishes with a foundation of warm benzoin and ambraxon, offering a modern, easygoing scent profile that fits perfe…

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Borbonese 916 is a soft spicy iris scent with a bright ginger and bergamot opening, then a powdery floral heart of iris, peony, and rose. The drydown looks clean and modern rather than heavy, with ambroxan and sandalwood giving it a musky woody base. It may suit someone who likes polished, contemporary florals with a …

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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, Roses or 916?

Roses takes 4 of 4 categories. Roses is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; 916 is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Roses for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose 916 for a soft spicy and iris character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Roses or 916?

Roses lasts longest (Roses 80/100, 916 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roses or 916?

Roses projects furthest (Roses 75/100, 916 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roses and 916 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris accords. Common notes include Rose, Peony, Ambroxan and Iris.

Is Roses or 916 better for summer or winter?

Roses suits evening wear; 916 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roses and 916?

Roses has top notes of Floral Notes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Peony, a base of Benzoin, Ambroxan and Iris. 916 has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Peony and Rose, a base of Ambroxan and Sandalwood.