Fragrance comparison

Sweet Rose vs Mi2

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

Sweet Rose

Cave

4.502 votes

Rank #51,985 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mi2

Nanne Bailey Parfums

3.9520 votes

Rank #40,903 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mi2 takes 3 of 3 categories.

Sweet Rose
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mi2
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sweet Rose0/3

Mi23/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mi2
Sillage & projection: Mi2
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mi2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sweet RoseCave

Mi2Nanne Bailey Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

3.95/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 10%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

40%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMi2

SillageMi2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

powdery84%

woody77%

fruity69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

rose83%

citrus74%

smoky65%

balsamic56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantRaspberryDamask RoseCinnamonCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

IncensePatchouliSandalwoodVanilla

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinAmberPowdery NotesWhite Musk

Top

GrapefruitClovesCinnamonBergamotMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart

RoseJasmineSandalwood

Base

IncenseBenzoinWhite MuskAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Cinnamon, Cloves and Incense. Durations are only published for Sweet Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,985

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,903

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMi2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sweet Rose by Cave takes the traditional floral profile and drenches it in dark fruit compote and kitchen baking spices. It opens with tart black currant, ripe raspberry, and Damask rose petals dusted in ground cinnamon and fragrant cloves. As the bright berry sweetness mellows, the scent settles into a warm heart of …

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Mi2 is a spicy rose fragrance that wraps you in a comforting cloud of warm resins. It balances a bright citrus opening against a heavy base of frankincense and vanilla, making it a great pick for cozy autumn evenings when you want a scent that sits close to the skin.

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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, Sweet Rose or Mi2?

Mi2 takes 3 of 3 categories. Sweet Rose is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Mi2 is rated 3.95/5 from 20 votes. Choose Sweet Rose for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mi2 for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sweet Rose or Mi2?

Mi2 lasts longest (Mi2 80/100, Sweet Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sweet Rose or Mi2?

Mi2 projects furthest (Mi2 85/100, Sweet Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sweet Rose and Mi2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Cinnamon, Cloves and Incense.

Is Sweet Rose or Mi2 better for summer or winter?

Sweet Rose suits daytime wear; Mi2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sweet Rose and Mi2?

Sweet Rose has top notes of Black Currant, Raspberry, Damask Rose and Cinnamon, heart notes of Incense, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vanilla, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Powdery Notes and White Musk. Mi2 has top notes of Grapefruit, Cloves, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Sandalwood, a base of Incense, Benzoin, White Musk and Amber.