Fragrance comparison

Rosewood vs Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,169 ratings analysed

Rosewood

Banana Republic

3.981,120 votes

Rank #1,785 AmberCitrus

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40%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition

Viktor&Rolf

4.4549 votes

Rank #35,594 FloralPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition takes 6 of 7 categories.

Rosewood
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition
Choose it for a floral and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Rosewood1/7

Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition6/7

Ratings & consensus: Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition
Community sentiment: Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition
Longevity: Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition
Sillage & projection: Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition
Value for money: Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition
Versatility: Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition
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

Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 EditionViktor&Rolf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 1,120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.45/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

Category winnerFlowerbomb Christmas 2010 EditionRating 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

55%Love

39%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerFlowerbomb Christmas 2010 EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityFlowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition

SillageFlowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFlowerbomb Christmas 2010 EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

animalic30%

floral100%

patchouli92%

citrus84%

woody77%

white floral69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Tea

Base

Amber

Top

BergamotTea

Heart

OrchidJasmineRoseFreesia

Base

PatchouliAmber

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–

Spring91

Summer64

Fall64

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerFlowerbomb Christmas 2010 EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex16

Women83

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,785

PerfumerPascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews147

Overall rank#35,594

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Domitille Michalon Bertier, Olivier Polge

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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Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition starts with a bright splash of bergamot and clean tea, immediately followed by a sweet wave of orchid and jasmine. As the fragrance settles on the skin, the sugary floral intensity merges into a dark, earthy base of patchouli and warm amber. This holiday release is ideal for cold Dece…

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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 Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition?

Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition takes 6 of 7 categories. Rosewood is rated 3.98/5 from 1,120 votes; Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition is rated 4.45/5 from 49 votes. Choose Rosewood for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition for a floral and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rosewood or Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition?

Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition lasts longest (Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition 68/100, Rosewood 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rosewood or Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition?

Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition projects furthest (Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition 66/100, Rosewood 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rosewood and Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tea and Amber.

Is Rosewood or Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Rosewood is the stronger pick. Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rosewood and Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition?

Rosewood has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Tea, a base of Amber. Flowerbomb Christmas 2010 Edition has top notes of Bergamot and Tea, heart notes of Orchid, Jasmine, Rose and Freesia, a base of Patchouli and Amber.