Fragrance comparison

Sofia vs A'Rosa

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 89 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sofia

Mazzolari

3.8372 votes

Rank #12,267 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

72%scent match

Closely related

A'Rosa

Milton Lloyd

4.2917 votes

Rank #46,566 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sofia takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sofia
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
A'Rosa
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Sofia3/5

A'Rosa2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SofiaMazzolari

A'RosaMilton Lloyd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 26%Had 28%Want 47%

4.29/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 32%Had 16%Want 53%

Category winnerA'RosaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

47%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevitySofia

SillageA'Rosa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSofiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody90%

honey80%

sweet70%

patchouli60%

rose50%

white floral100%

woody92%

rose84%

musky77%

patchouli69%

honey61%

Scent match72%Closely related · both white floral, woody and honey

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomJasmine

Heart

HoneyRose

Base

PatchouliWoody Notes

Top

Orange Blossom

Heart

JasminePatchouli

Base

RoseCedarMuskHoneyAmber

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Jasmine, Honey and Rose. 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

Summer90

Fall90

Winter70

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer20

Fall60

Winter20

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#46,566

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSofiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sofia by Mazzolari is a honeyed white floral with orange blossom, jasmine and rose at the front. Reviewers describe a fresh, realistic rose early on, followed by sweeter jasmine and orange blossom, sometimes with a soft tea-like impression. It is easy to like if you enjoy bright feminine florals with honeyed warmth, b…

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Milton Lloyd A'Rosa hits the skin with a bright burst of orange blossom, immediately establishing its clean, soapy character. As the mist settles, a clean white floral heart of jasmine emerges, tempered by a surprisingly earthy dose of patchouli that keeps the sweetness grounded. The base slowly warms up over several …

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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, Sofia or A'Rosa?

Sofia takes 3 of 5 categories. Sofia is rated 3.83/5 from 72 votes; A'Rosa is rated 4.29/5 from 17 votes. Choose Sofia for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose A'Rosa for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Sofia or A'Rosa?

Sofia lasts longest (Sofia 75/100, A'Rosa 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sofia or A'Rosa?

A'Rosa projects furthest (A'Rosa 79/100, Sofia 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sofia and A'Rosa smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and honey accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Honey and Rose.

Is Sofia or A'Rosa better for summer or winter?

Sofia suits day or night wear; A'Rosa suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sofia and A'Rosa?

Sofia has top notes of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, heart notes of Honey and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Woody Notes. A'Rosa has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Rose, Cedar, Musk and Honey.