Fragrance comparison

Smoking Rose vs Blue Seduction Energy Aqua

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

Smoking Rose

Sanae Intoxicants

4.254 votes

Rank #42,505 RoseBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Blue Seduction Energy Aqua

Antonio Banderas

4.1631 votes

Rank #17,046 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Smoking Rose
Choose it for a rose and balsamic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.
Blue Seduction Energy Aqua
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Smoking Rose2/4

Blue Seduction Energy Aqua2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Smoking Rose
Sillage & projection: Smoking Rose
Value for money: Blue Seduction Energy Aqua
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blue Seduction Energy Aqua

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Smoking RoseSanae Intoxicants

Blue Seduction Energy AquaAntonio Banderas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

4.16/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 37%Had 21%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

32%Love

52%Like

16%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySmoking Rose

SillageSmoking Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value81

Category winnerBlue Seduction Energy AquaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

balsamic92%

lavender84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

green69%

lavender61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RosePeru BalsamLavenderGrassSandalwoodGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemonMintBergamotLavender

Heart

Black PepperGeraniumCinnamon

Base

Peru BalsamCedarMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPeru Balsam, Lavender, Sandalwood and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Spring85

Summer100

Fall30

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,505

PerfumerSanae Barber

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,046

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerBlue Seduction Energy AquaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Smoking Rose by Sanae Intoxicants pairs dense jammy rose with sweet smoke and warm Peru balsam. Sanae Barber created this natural floral woody musk perfume in 2010. The fragrance opens with a rich burgundy rose pushed by crisp lavender and crushed grass. As it warms on skin, the floral heart settles into smooth sandal…

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Blue Seduction Energy Aqua is a bright, easygoing summer scent built around lemon, mint and airy spices over a soft woody musk base. It opens fresh and lively, then settles into a familiar Blue Seduction style with a clean, energetic feel. It suits warm weather, casual daytime wear and shoppers who want an affordable …

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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, Smoking Rose or Blue Seduction Energy Aqua?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Smoking Rose is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Blue Seduction Energy Aqua is rated 4.16/5 from 31 votes. Choose Smoking Rose for a rose and balsamic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Blue Seduction Energy Aqua for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Smoking Rose or Blue Seduction Energy Aqua?

Smoking Rose lasts longest (Smoking Rose 80/100, Blue Seduction Energy Aqua 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Smoking Rose or Blue Seduction Energy Aqua?

Smoking Rose projects furthest (Smoking Rose 50/100, Blue Seduction Energy Aqua 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Smoking Rose and Blue Seduction Energy Aqua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and lavender accords. Common notes include Peru Balsam, Lavender, Sandalwood and Geranium.

Is Smoking Rose or Blue Seduction Energy Aqua better for summer or winter?

Smoking Rose suits evening wear; Blue Seduction Energy Aqua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Smoking Rose and Blue Seduction Energy Aqua?

Smoking Rose features Rose, Peru Balsam, Lavender, Grass and Sandalwood. Blue Seduction Energy Aqua has top notes of Lemon, Mint, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Black Pepper, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Peru Balsam, Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.