Fragrance comparison

Sperone vs Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 79 ratings analysed

Sperone

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.0653 votes

Rank #27,799 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2

Roja Dove

4.6526 votes

Rank #31,796 RoseWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sperone
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Sperone3/7

Roja Dove Parfum Royale #24/7

Ratings & consensus: Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2
Community sentiment: Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2
Longevity: Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2
Sillage & projection: Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2
Value for money: Sperone
Versatility: Sperone
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sperone

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SperoneLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 36%Had 3%Want 61%

4.65/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

Category winnerRoja Dove Parfum Royale #2Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

45%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

6%Hate

53 votes

85%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerRoja Dove Parfum Royale #2Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityRoja Dove Parfum Royale #2

SillageRoja Dove Parfum Royale #2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value30

Category winnerSperoneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

herbal83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

amber56%

rose100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

yellow floral77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

ThymeBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

ImmortellePepper

Base3 to 4 hours

LabdanumCedar

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

May RoseYlang-YlangImmortelleBlack CurrantCoconutVioletJasmine

Base

CuminLabdanumClovesOakmossLeatherPepperIrisPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Immortelle, Pepper and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Sperone, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night75

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerSperoneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex53

Women3

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,799

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#31,796

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSperoneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sperone by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a woody, aromatic scent built around Mediterranean herbs, warm resin, and dry woods. It opens with an energising flash of tart bergamot and dry thyme, giving immediate herbal freshness. The core quickly introduces warm pepper and the distinctive maple-like, savory-sweet profil…

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Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 is a plush rose oriental with a bright citrus opening, then a richer heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, violet, black currant, coconut, and immortelle. As it settles, the scent turns spicier and more textured, with leather, labdanum, oakmoss, patchouli, iris, and musk giving it a warm, dressed-u…

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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, Sperone or Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2?

Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 takes 4 of 7 categories. Sperone is rated 4.06/5 from 53 votes; Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 is rated 4.65/5 from 26 votes. Choose Sperone for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Sperone or Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2?

Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 lasts longest (Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 80/100, Sperone 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sperone or Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2?

Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 projects furthest (Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 72/100, Sperone 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sperone and Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Immortelle, Pepper and Labdanum.

Is Sperone or Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sperone is the stronger pick. For winter, Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 is the stronger pick. Sperone suits daytime wear; Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sperone and Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2?

Sperone has top notes of Thyme and Bergamot, heart notes of Immortelle and Pepper, a base of Labdanum and Cedar. Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of May Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Immortelle and Black Currant, a base of Cumin, Labdanum, Cloves and Oakmoss.