Fragrance comparison

Rosewood vs No.1

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,272 ratings analysed

Rosewood

Banana Republic

3.981,120 votes

Rank #1,785 AmberCitrus

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56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

No.1

M. Asam

3.87152 votes

Rank #6,598 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No.1 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rosewood
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
No.1
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Rosewood3/7

No.14/7

Ratings & consensus: Rosewood
Community sentiment: No.1
Longevity: No.1
Sillage & projection: Rosewood
Value for money: No.1
Versatility: No.1
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

No.1M. Asam

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 1,120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 37%

Category winnerRosewoodRating 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

33%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNo.1Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo.1

SillageRosewood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value76

Category winnerNo.1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

animalic30%

citrus100%

green83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

woody30%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Tea

Base

Amber

Top

LimeBergamotGrapefruitTangerine

Heart

TeaCardamom

Base

Virginia CedarAmber

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–

Spring72

Summer100

Fall28

Winter17

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNo.1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex16

Women83

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,785

PerfumerPascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews147

Overall rank#6,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews52

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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No.1 by M. Asam delivers a sharp, revitalizing burst of citrus centered on lime and grapefruit. It settles into a crisp, tea-forward heart with a touch of spiced cardamom. This aromatic blend offers a clean, bracing experience for warm weather, making it a reliable pick for casual daytime wear when you want a straight…

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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 No.1?

No.1 takes 4 of 7 categories. Rosewood is rated 3.98/5 from 1,120 votes; No.1 is rated 3.87/5 from 152 votes. Choose Rosewood for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose No.1 for a citrus and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rosewood or No.1?

No.1 lasts longest (No.1 67/100, Rosewood 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rosewood or No.1?

Projection is very close: Rosewood 57/100, No.1 56/100 for sillage.

Do Rosewood and No.1 smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tea and Amber.

Is Rosewood or No.1 better for summer or winter?

For summer, No.1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Rosewood is the stronger pick. No.1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rosewood and No.1?

Rosewood has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Tea, a base of Amber. No.1 has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Tea and Cardamom, a base of Virginia Cedar and Amber.