Fragrance comparison

Roxane vs Baruffa

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

Roxane

Arno Sorel

4.2114 votes

Rank #21,507 WoodyCitrus

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40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Baruffa

Atkinsons

4.2139 votes

Rank #17,272 AmberFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baruffa takes 5 of 5 categories.

Roxane
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Baruffa
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Roxane0/5

Baruffa5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RoxaneArno Sorel

BaruffaAtkinsons

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

4.21/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 21%Had 47%Want 32%

Category winnerBaruffaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

36%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBaruffa

SillageBaruffa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value91

Category winnerBaruffaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aldehydic61%

amber100%

floral92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotLemonNeroli

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyOrris Root

Base

SandalwoodVanillaCedarAmberMusk

Top

BergamotCassisStar AnisePetitgrainRed AppleAldehydes

Heart

CarnationYlang-YlangRoseOrris RootNeroliLily-of-the-ValleyAfrican Orange Flower

Base

OlibanumFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Spring60

Summer30

Fall90

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#17,272

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerBaruffaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roxane opens with a bright aldehydic citrus lift, then settles into soft white florals, powdery iris, and a smooth woody vanilla base. It reads classic, silky, and slightly mysterious rather than airy or modern. If you enjoy floral aldehydes with a velvety texture and noticeable presence, this is the kind of scent th…

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Baruffa is an airy, bright floral aldehyde with a very Italian vintage character. It opens sharp, sparkling and green, moves through apple, florals and spice, then settles into a warmer incense and labdanum drydown. It often comes across lively rather than heavy, with a textured 1980s style that many wearers still fin…

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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, Roxane or Baruffa?

Baruffa takes 5 of 5 categories. Roxane is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; Baruffa is rated 4.21/5 from 39 votes. Choose Roxane for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Baruffa for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Roxane or Baruffa?

Baruffa lasts longest (Baruffa 80/100, Roxane 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roxane or Baruffa?

Baruffa projects furthest (Baruffa 76/100, Roxane 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roxane and Baruffa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Roxane or Baruffa better for summer or winter?

Roxane suits daytime wear; Baruffa suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roxane and Baruffa?

Roxane has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orris Root, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Cedar and Amber. Baruffa has top notes of Bergamot, Cassis, Star Anise and Petitgrain, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Olibanum and French labdanum.