Fragrance comparison

Rosewood vs White Tag

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,155 ratings analysed

Rosewood

Banana Republic

3.981,120 votes

Rank #1,785 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

White Tag

Zara

4.1035 votes

Rank #13,828 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Tag takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rosewood
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
White Tag
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rosewood3/7

White Tag4/7

Ratings & consensus: Rosewood
Community sentiment: White Tag
Longevity: Rosewood
Sillage & projection: White Tag
Value for money: White Tag
Versatility: White Tag
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

White TagZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 1,120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 31%Had 16%Want 53%

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

50%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerWhite TagMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityRosewood

SillageWhite Tag

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value100

Category winnerWhite TagBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

animalic30%

floral100%

citrus91%

green83%

musky74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

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

Bergamot

Heart

TeaFloral Notes

Base

MuskAmber

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

Summer86

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night21

Category winnerWhite TagMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex16

Women83

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,785

PerfumerPascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews147

Overall rank#13,828

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

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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White Tag opens with a sharp bergamot lift, then settles into a clean tea, floral, and musk profile that feels airy, slightly green, and easy to wear. It is best suited to daytime, especially in spring and summer, and usually appeals most to shoppers looking for an affordable fresh scent with a familiar Silver Mountai…

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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 White Tag?

White Tag takes 4 of 7 categories. Rosewood is rated 3.98/5 from 1,120 votes; White Tag is rated 4.10/5 from 35 votes. Choose Rosewood for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose White Tag for a floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rosewood or White Tag?

Rosewood lasts longest (Rosewood 64/100, White Tag 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rosewood or White Tag?

White Tag projects furthest (White Tag 61/100, Rosewood 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rosewood and White Tag 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 White Tag better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rosewood and White Tag?

Rosewood has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Tea, a base of Amber. White Tag has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Tea and Floral Notes, a base of Musk and Amber.