Fragrance comparison

Smyrna vs Gold Rose

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 437 ratings analysed

Smyrna

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.21433 votes

Rank #6,739 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Gold Rose

Manos Gerakinis

4.754 votes

Rank #49,094 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold Rose takes 3 of 5 categories.

Smyrna
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gold Rose
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Smyrna2/5

Gold Rose3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SmyrnaLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Gold RoseManos Gerakinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 433 votes

Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

433 votes

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityGold Rose

SillageGold Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value0

Category winnerSmyrnaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

aromatic60%

citrus50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

violet69%

powdery61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both rose, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Turkish RoseBlack PepperWoody NotesCardamomVetiverCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

Pink RoseWhite RoseCitrusesBlack Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

VioletGeraniumVanillaThyme

Base8-10+ hrs

VetiverWoody NotesCedar

Category winnerGold RoseLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer56

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night72

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex47

Women49

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,739

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#49,094

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSmyrnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Smyrna by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum balances crisp spice with a velvet floral core. The scent opens with a sharp flash of citruses cut by the crackle of black pepper and cool cardamom. As the brisk opening settles, Turkish rose steps forward, offering a dry, aromatic floral tone rather than a dewy garden aroma. Eart…

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Manos Gerakinis Gold Rose is an unconventional, dark floral built on sharp contrast. It opens with an aggressive burst of black pepper and tart citruses that cuts right through a pairing of pink rose and white rose petals. Do not expect sweet bath soap. The heart warms into earthy thyme and powdery violet, softened by…

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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, Smyrna or Gold Rose?

Gold Rose takes 3 of 5 categories. Smyrna is rated 4.21/5 from 433 votes; Gold Rose is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Smyrna for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gold Rose for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Smyrna or Gold Rose?

Gold Rose lasts longest (Gold Rose 87/100, Smyrna 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Smyrna or Gold Rose?

Gold Rose projects furthest (Gold Rose 75/100, Smyrna 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Smyrna and Gold Rose smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Woody Notes, Vetiver and Citruses.

Is Smyrna or Gold Rose better for summer or winter?

Smyrna suits daytime wear; Gold Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Smyrna and Gold Rose?

Smyrna features Turkish Rose, Black Pepper, Woody Notes, Cardamom and Vetiver. Gold Rose has top notes of Pink Rose, White Rose, Citruses and Black Pepper, heart notes of Violet, Geranium, Vanilla and Thyme, a base of Vetiver, Woody Notes and Cedar.