Fragrance comparison

Russian Woman vs Desired Rose

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Russian Woman

Leaders

3.1811 votes

Rank #64,604 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Desired Rose

Ainash Parfums

4.297 votes

Rank #36,684 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Desired Rose takes 4 of 4 categories.

Russian Woman
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Desired Rose
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Russian Woman0/4

Desired Rose4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Russian WomanLeaders

Desired RoseAinash Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 28%Had 9%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

9%Like

0%Ok

45%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

71%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityDesired Rose

SillageDesired Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDesired RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

rose77%

fresh69%

vanilla61%

rose100%

fruity92%

musky84%

powdery77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both rose, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CoconutPeonyLilacRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVanillaNutmegCedar

Top

RhubarbLitchiBergamotNutmeg

Heart

RoseVanillaPeonyMusk

Base

CashmeranCedarIncenseVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peony, Rose and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Russian Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 21%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,684

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDesired RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Russian Woman by Leaders takes an unusual path through classic feminine perfumery. The spray starts with a quick flash of tart bergamot that gives way within minutes to a powdery floral heart. Here, fresh peony, dewy rose, and cool spring lilac meet a distinctive hint of lactonic coconut. It feels unexpected. You get …

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Desired Rose centers on a soft, fruity rose with a tart rhubarb lift, a touch of litchi sweetness, and a musky, powdery finish. It reads more rosy than juicy overall, with vanilla and peony rounding the heart. If you like feminine rose scents with gentle woods underneath, this may suit you. If you want a bright litch…

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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, Russian Woman or Desired Rose?

Desired Rose takes 4 of 4 categories. Russian Woman is rated 3.18/5 from 11 votes; Desired Rose is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Russian Woman for a floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Desired Rose for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Russian Woman or Desired Rose?

Desired Rose lasts longest (Desired Rose 70/100, Russian Woman 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Russian Woman or Desired Rose?

Desired Rose projects furthest (Desired Rose 63/100, Russian Woman 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Russian Woman and Desired Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peony, Rose and Vanilla.

Is Russian Woman or Desired Rose better for summer or winter?

Russian Woman suits daytime wear; Desired Rose suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Russian Woman and Desired Rose?

Russian Woman has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Peony, Lilac and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Nutmeg and Cedar. Desired Rose has top notes of Rhubarb, Litchi, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Vanilla, Peony and Musk, a base of Cashmeran, Cedar, Incense and Vetiver.