Fragrance comparison

Rosewood vs Earl Grey

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,153 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rosewood

Banana Republic

3.981,120 votes

Rank #1,785 AmberCitrus

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72%scent match

Closely related

Earl Grey

Shiro

4.1833 votes

Rank #31,841 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosewood takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rosewood
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Earl Grey
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rosewood4/7

Earl Grey3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RosewoodBanana Republic

Earl GreyShiro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 1,120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 49%Had 7%Want 44%

Category winnerEarl GreyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

1,120 votes

30%Love

58%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerEarl GreyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityRosewood

SillageRosewood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value73

Category winnerRosewoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

animalic30%

green100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

fresh74%

amber65%

rose56%

Scent match72%Closely related · both citrus, amber and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Tea

Base

Amber

Top

Bergamot

Heart

TeaRose

Base

AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tea and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer92

Fall77

Winter62

Day100

Night54

Category winnerEarl GreyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex16

Women83

Men0

Unisex73

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,785

PerfumerPascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews147

Overall rank#31,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRosewoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Banana Republic Rosewood is a quiet, powdery amber that catches you off guard with its cozy warmth. When you first spray it, a bright splash of bergamot makes it feel like a clean, soapy cologne, but it settles into something much softer within minutes. The fragrance transforms on the skin into a creamy, lotion-like s…

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Earl Grey by Shiro starts with a sharp splash of green bergamot that feels like slicing open fresh citrus on a cold morning. Instead of leaning into a sticky sweet fruitiness, the scent quickly shifts into a dry rose tea note that mimics the soothing steam of a freshly brewed cup. This clean, soapy quality is grounded…

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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, Rosewood or Earl Grey?

Rosewood takes 4 of 7 categories. Rosewood is rated 3.98/5 from 1,120 votes; Earl Grey is rated 4.18/5 from 33 votes. Choose Rosewood for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Earl Grey for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rosewood or Earl Grey?

Rosewood lasts longest (Rosewood 64/100, Earl Grey 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rosewood or Earl Grey?

Rosewood projects furthest (Rosewood 57/100, Earl Grey 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rosewood and Earl Grey smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tea and Amber.

Is Rosewood or Earl Grey better for summer or winter?

For summer, Earl Grey is the stronger pick. For winter, Rosewood is the stronger pick. Earl Grey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rosewood and Earl Grey?

Rosewood has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Tea, a base of Amber. Earl Grey has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Tea and Rose, a base of Amber and Musk.