Fragrance comparison

Rozu vs Sylvan Song

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 749 ratings analysed

Rozu

Aesop

4.01725 votes

Rank #3,596 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sylvan Song

Grossmith

4.6724 votes

Rank #28,154 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sylvan Song takes 3 of 5 categories.

Rozu
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sylvan Song
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Rozu2/5

Sylvan Song3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RozuAesop

Sylvan SongGrossmith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 725 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 69%

Category winnerSylvan SongRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

35%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

623 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevitySylvan Song

SillageSylvan Song

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value25

Category winnerRozuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

rose83%

green74%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy56%

woody100%

amber92%

white floral84%

rose77%

warm spicy69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match52%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

RoseShisoPink PepperBergamotBitter Orange

Heart

Guaiac WoodJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalowoodVetiverPatchouliMyrrhMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

JasmineRoseYlang-Ylang

Base6 to 10+ hours

PatchouliVetiverBenzoinIncenseTonka BeanMuskGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesRose, Bergamot, Guaiac Wood and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Sylvan Song, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter85

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex63

Women31

Men18

Unisex55

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,596

PerfumerBarnabe Fillion

Launched—

Reviews114

Overall rank#28,154

PerfumerCeline Guivarch

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRozuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rozu is a green, woody rose that feels more like crushed stems, damp soil and polished wood than a soft bouquet. It opens peppery and herbal, settles into a fresh rose heart, then dries down earthy, powdery and quietly resinous. This suits someone who wants a rose with edge rather than sweetness. It wears close to the…

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Sylvan Song by Grossmith delivers a classic floral woody profile centered on rich textures and deep resinous woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot that quickly softens into an opulent bouquet of jasmine, rose, and creamy ylang-ylang. As the florals settle, an earthy base of patchouli, guaiac wood, …

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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, Rozu or Sylvan Song?

Sylvan Song takes 3 of 5 categories. Rozu is rated 4.01/5 from 725 votes; Sylvan Song is rated 4.67/5 from 24 votes. Choose Rozu for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sylvan Song for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Rozu or Sylvan Song?

Sylvan Song lasts longest (Sylvan Song 80/100, Rozu 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rozu or Sylvan Song?

Sylvan Song projects furthest (Sylvan Song 66/100, Rozu 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rozu and Sylvan Song smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, rose and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Bergamot, Guaiac Wood and Jasmine.

Is Rozu or Sylvan Song better for summer or winter?

Sylvan Song suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rozu and Sylvan Song?

Rozu has top notes of Rose, Shiso, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalowood, Vetiver, Patchouli and Myrrh. Sylvan Song has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Benzoin and Incense.