Fragrance comparison

Sublime vs Bulgarian Rose

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 239 ratings analysed

7 wins

Sublime

Avatim

4.05134 votes

Rank #9,210 FruityRose

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60%scent match

Closely related

Bulgarian Rose

Mahogany

3.66105 votes

Rank #27,296 AmberRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sublime takes 7 of 7 categories.

Sublime
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Bulgarian Rose
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Best in spring.

Sublime7/7

Bulgarian Rose0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SublimeAvatim

Bulgarian RoseMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 50%Had 12%Want 38%

3.66/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 42%

Category winnerSublimeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

28%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

134 votes

25%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

105 votes

Category winnerSublimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevitySublime

SillageSublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value64

Category winnerSublimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose92%

sweet84%

floral77%

powdery69%

amber61%

amber100%

rose92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both rose, fruity and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LitchiPlumRaspberry

Heart

Turkish RoseBulgarian RoseVanillaPeony

Base

AmberMuskSandalwoodCedar

Top

White RoseBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

Bulgarian RoseRaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyPlum

Base

BenzoinTonka BeanMuskAmberVanillaCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPlum, Raspberry, Bulgarian Rose and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSublimeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex18

Women81

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,210

PerfumerEdison Fujita

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#27,296

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sublime by Avatim is a fruity rose vanilla fragrance with a bright lychee, plum and raspberry opening, followed by Turkish and Bulgarian roses over amber, musk and woods. Reviews point to a noticeable rose scent with sweetness, warmth and a green stem-like edge in the first hours. It suits rose lovers who want presenc…

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Mahogany Bulgarian Rose offers a rich floral profile centered on a deep rose note. It starts with a juicy splash of black currant and bright mandarin orange before settling into a warm foundation of sweet tonka bean and benzoin. This fragrance suits casual evening wear during cooler spring and autumn nights.

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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, Sublime or Bulgarian Rose?

Sublime takes 7 of 7 categories. Sublime is rated 4.05/5 from 134 votes; Bulgarian Rose is rated 3.66/5 from 105 votes. Choose Sublime for a fruity and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Bulgarian Rose for a amber and rose character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Sublime or Bulgarian Rose?

Sublime lasts longest (Sublime 72/100, Bulgarian Rose 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sublime or Bulgarian Rose?

Sublime projects furthest (Sublime 65/100, Bulgarian Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sublime and Bulgarian Rose smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Plum, Raspberry, Bulgarian Rose and Vanilla.

Is Sublime or Bulgarian Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sublime is the stronger pick. For winter, Sublime is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sublime and Bulgarian Rose?

Sublime has top notes of Litchi, Plum and Raspberry, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Vanilla and Peony, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar. Bulgarian Rose has top notes of White Rose, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Raspberry, Lily-of-the-Valley and Plum, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Musk and Amber.