Fragrance comparison

Rosso 17 vs Qessence

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,168 ratings analysed

7 wins

Rosso 17

Roberto Ugolini

3.992,080 votes

Rank #79 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Qessence

Missala

3.7988 votes

Rank #14,089 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosso 17 takes 7 of 7 categories.

Rosso 17
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Qessence
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Rosso 177/7

Qessence0/7

Ratings & consensus: Rosso 17
Community sentiment: Rosso 17
Longevity: Rosso 17
Sillage & projection: Rosso 17
Value for money: Rosso 17
Versatility: Rosso 17
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rosso 17

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rosso 17Roberto Ugolini

QessenceMissala

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 2,080 votes

Have 23%Had 3%Want 74%

3.79/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 25%Had 17%Want 58%

Category winnerRosso 17Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

49 votes

27%Love

50%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerRosso 17Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityRosso 17

SillageRosso 17

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value64

Category winnerRosso 17Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

woody84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

amber69%

rose61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, rose and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronYlang-YlangWhite PeachRaspberry LeafMint

Heart

Damask RosePeonyNasturtiumPink Pepper

Base

StyraxAmbrette (Musk Mallow)CedarVetiverAmyris

Top

ChamomileMarigoldSaffronCorianderCinnamonOrange

Heart

Damask RoseelemiYlang-YlangIrisJasmineCalamus

Base

OakmossOlibanumPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)LabdanumVirginia CedarMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Ylang-Ylang, Damask Rose and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer70

Fall100

Winter81

Day91

Night100

Spring48

Summer26

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night94

Category winnerRosso 17Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex56

Women22

Men10

Unisex40

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#79

PerfumerCristian Calabro, Maurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews649

Overall rank#14,089

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerRosso 17Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rosso 17 by Roberto Ugolini is a complex floral woody musk scent. It opens with bright saffron and white peach before settling into a heart of damask rose and pink pepper. The base brings a resinous depth of styrax and ambrette. It is a bold, artistic choice for those who enjoy distinctive, high-quality compositions d…

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Qessence is a dry, spicy rose and incense scent with an old-school oriental feel. It opens herbal and warm, then settles into a balsamic, mossy, woody base with powdery edges. It suits someone who enjoys complex, mature perfumes more than easy crowd-pleasers. The rose, resins and woods can read quite unisex, especial…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rosso 17 or Qessence?

Rosso 17 takes 7 of 7 categories. Rosso 17 is rated 3.99/5 from 2,080 votes; Qessence is rated 3.79/5 from 88 votes. Choose Rosso 17 for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Qessence for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Rosso 17 or Qessence?

Rosso 17 lasts longest (Rosso 17 92/100, Qessence 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rosso 17 or Qessence?

Rosso 17 projects furthest (Rosso 17 85/100, Qessence 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rosso 17 and Qessence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, rose and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Ylang-Ylang, Damask Rose and Cedar.

Is Rosso 17 or Qessence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rosso 17 is the stronger pick. For winter, Rosso 17 is the stronger pick. Rosso 17 suits evening wear; Qessence suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rosso 17 and Qessence?

Rosso 17 has top notes of Saffron, Ylang-Ylang, White Peach and Raspberry Leaf, heart notes of Damask Rose, Peony, Nasturtium and Pink Pepper, a base of Styrax, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Cedar and Vetiver. Qessence has top notes of Chamomile, Marigold, Saffron and Coriander, heart notes of Damask Rose, elemi, Ylang-Ylang and Iris, a base of Oakmoss, Olibanum, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).