Fragrance comparison

Sublime vs Spicy Rose

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 144 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sublime

Avatim

4.05134 votes

Rank #9,210 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Spicy Rose

NafNaf

4.0010 votes

Rank #52,499 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sublime takes 4 of 5 categories.

Sublime
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Spicy Rose
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sublime4/5

Spicy Rose1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SublimeAvatim

Spicy RoseNafNaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 50%Had 12%Want 38%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 70%

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

50%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySublime

SillageSublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value85

Category winnerSpicy RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose92%

sweet84%

floral77%

powdery69%

amber61%

rose100%

musky92%

fruity84%

floral77%

fresh69%

tropical61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both rose, fruity and floral

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

LitchiPepperRaspberry

Heart

Bulgarian RosePeonyMilk

Base

White MuskAmberwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Raspberry, Bulgarian Rose and Peony. 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–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex18

Women81

Men17

Unisex0

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,210

PerfumerEdison Fujita

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#52,499

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched—

Reviews0

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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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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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 Spicy Rose?

Sublime takes 4 of 5 categories. Sublime is rated 4.05/5 from 134 votes; Spicy Rose is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Sublime for a fruity and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Spicy Rose for a rose and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sublime or Spicy Rose?

Sublime lasts longest (Sublime 72/100, Spicy Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sublime or Spicy Rose?

Sublime projects furthest (Sublime 65/100, Spicy Rose 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sublime and Spicy Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Litchi, Raspberry, Bulgarian Rose and Peony.

Is Sublime or Spicy Rose better for summer or winter?

Spicy Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sublime and Spicy 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. 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.