Fragrance comparison

Rosewood vs Yellow Splash

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,139 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rosewood

Banana Republic

3.981,120 votes

Rank #1,785 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Yellow Splash

Attar Al Has

3.6819 votes

Rank #21,674 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosewood takes 3 of 5 categories.

Rosewood
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Yellow Splash
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Rosewood3/5

Yellow Splash2/5

Ratings & consensus: Rosewood
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Yellow Splash
Sillage & projection: Yellow Splash
Value for money: Rosewood
Versatility: Not scored
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

Yellow SplashAttar Al Has

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 1,120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.68/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 23%Had 13%Want 63%

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

26%Love

37%Like

21%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityYellow Splash

SillageYellow Splash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value19

Category winnerRosewoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

animalic30%

woody100%

citrus92%

amber84%

floral77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Tea

Base

Amber

Top

BergamotCardamomPink Pepper

Heart

TeaMagnoliaCashmere Wood

Base

AmbroxanWoody NotesVetiverAmber

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–

Spring63

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex16

Women83

Men0

Unisex88

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,785

PerfumerPascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews147

Overall rank#21,674

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Yellow Splash reads as a bright citrus woody scent with a fresh, upbeat character. Bergamot, pink pepper and cardamom give it a lively opening, while tea, cashmere wood and magnolia keep it smooth rather than sharp. On skin, it usually settles into a clean ambery vetiver base with noticeable projection and solid stayi…

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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 Yellow Splash?

Rosewood takes 3 of 5 categories. Rosewood is rated 3.98/5 from 1,120 votes; Yellow Splash is rated 3.68/5 from 19 votes. Choose Rosewood for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Yellow Splash for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rosewood or Yellow Splash?

Yellow Splash lasts longest (Yellow Splash 73/100, Rosewood 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rosewood or Yellow Splash?

Yellow Splash projects furthest (Yellow Splash 64/100, Rosewood 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rosewood and Yellow Splash smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tea and Amber.

Is Rosewood or Yellow Splash better for summer or winter?

Yellow Splash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rosewood and Yellow Splash?

Rosewood has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Tea, a base of Amber. Yellow Splash has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tea, Magnolia and Cashmere Wood, a base of Ambroxan, Woody Notes, Vetiver and Amber.