Fragrance comparison

Spicy Rose vs True Heart

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

Spicy Rose

NafNaf

4.0010 votes

Rank #49,713 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

True Heart

mark.

4.4010 votes

Rank #33,282 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

True Heart takes 3 of 5 categories.

Spicy Rose
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
True Heart
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Spicy Rose2/5

True Heart3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Spicy RoseNafNaf

True Heartmark.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 70%

4.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 33%

Category winnerTrue HeartRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevitySpicy Rose

SillageSpicy Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value92

Category winnerTrue HeartBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

musky92%

fruity84%

floral77%

fresh69%

tropical61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh84%

floral77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LitchiPepperRaspberry

Heart

Bulgarian RosePeonyMilk

Base

White MuskAmberwoodPatchouli

Notes

AmberLitchiPeonySandalwoodCinnamonBergamotPepperMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Pepper and Peony. Durations are only published for True Heart, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex0

Women83

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,713

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,282

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerTrue HeartHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

NafNaf Spicy Rose delivers a curious twist on the traditional floral profile, mixing bright litchi with a sharp kick of black pepper. The scent softens into a milky Bulgarian rose heart before settling on a base of warm amberwood and patchouli. It is a casual, budget-friendly option for crisp autumn afternoons.

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True Heart by mark. is a warm spicy and amber fragrance that balances sweet floral tones with gentle woodiness. It opens with an uplifting brightness from bergamot alongside tangy litchi and a lively kick of pepper. As the scent settles, lush peony softens the spices, leading into a cozy foundation built on smooth amb…

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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, Spicy Rose or True Heart?

True Heart takes 3 of 5 categories. Spicy Rose is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; True Heart is rated 4.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Spicy Rose for a rose and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose True Heart for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Spicy Rose or True Heart?

They last about the same: Spicy Rose 60/100, True Heart 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Spicy Rose or True Heart?

Projection is very close: Spicy Rose 55/100, True Heart 54/100 for sillage.

Do Spicy Rose and True Heart smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Litchi, Pepper and Peony.

Is Spicy Rose or True Heart better for summer or winter?

Spicy Rose suits daytime wear; True Heart suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Spicy Rose and True Heart?

Spicy Rose has top notes of Litchi, Pepper and Raspberry, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Peony and Milk, a base of White Musk, Amberwood and Patchouli. True Heart features Amber, Litchi, Peony, Sandalwood and Cinnamon.