Fragrance comparison

Stormy Day vs Rose Intense

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 115 ratings analysed

4 wins

Stormy Day

Zara

3.6268 votes

Rank #15,501 VioletPowdery

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20%scent match

Clearly different

Rose Intense

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

4.0247 votes

Rank #20,486 RosePowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Stormy Day takes 4 of 7 categories.

Stormy Day
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rose Intense
Choose it for a rose and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Stormy Day4/7

Rose Intense3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Stormy DayZara

Rose IntenseNicolai Parfumeur Createur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 48%Had 18%Want 34%

4.02/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 24%Had 20%Want 55%

Category winnerRose IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

50%Like

24%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

50 votes

30%Love

55%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerRose IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityStormy Day

SillageRose Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value50

Category winnerStormy DayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

powdery88%

cacao77%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy53%

floral42%

rose100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

woody77%

musky69%

sweet61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VioletCacaoBlack Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BlackberryRaspberryBergamot

Heart

RoseRose OilVioletPelargoniumBlack Pepper

Base

MuskSandalwoodCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesViolet and Black Pepper. 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

Summer53

Fall75

Winter22

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer83

Fall39

Winter11

Day100

Night17

Category winnerStormy DayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#20,486

PerfumerPatricia de Nicolai

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerStormy DayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stormy Day by Zara is a straightforward aromatic-spicy blend centered on violet, cacao, and black pepper. It leans into a powdery sweetness that feels approachable for daily wear. While it captures a fresh, modern aesthetic, the performance often sits in the moderate range, making it a reliable choice for casual sprin…

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Rose Intense by Nicolai Parfumeur Createur balances tart berry top notes with a central rose heart and woody musk base. Designed for women, this 2008 launch offers a clean and green floral profile. It sits close to the skin, making it a reliable choice for casual daytime wear during the spring and summer months in mil…

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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, Stormy Day or Rose Intense?

Stormy Day takes 4 of 7 categories. Stormy Day is rated 3.62/5 from 68 votes; Rose Intense is rated 4.02/5 from 47 votes. Choose Stormy Day for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose Intense for a rose and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Stormy Day or Rose Intense?

Stormy Day lasts longest (Stormy Day 62/100, Rose Intense 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stormy Day or Rose Intense?

Projection is very close: Rose Intense 52/100, Stormy Day 50/100 for sillage.

Do Stormy Day and Rose Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Violet and Black Pepper.

Is Stormy Day or Rose Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Stormy Day is the stronger pick. Stormy Day suits daytime wear; Rose Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stormy Day and Rose Intense?

Stormy Day features Violet, Cacao and Black Pepper. Rose Intense has top notes of Blackberry, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Rose Oil, Violet and Pelargonium, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber.