Thé de Goyave vs Bulgarian Rose
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bulgarian Rose takes 4 of 5 categories.
Thé de GoyaveChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bulgarian RoseChoose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Thé de Goyave1/5
Bulgarian Rose4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Bulgarian Rose
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bulgarian Rose
- Sillage & projection
- Bulgarian Rose
- Value for money
- Thé de Goyave
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bulgarian Rose
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Thé de GoyaveLe Monde GourmandBulgarian RoseMahoganyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.68/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 41%Had 2%Want 56%
3.66/ 5 · 105 votes
Have 35%Had 22%Want 42%
Category winnerBulgarian RoseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
21%Like
47%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
25%Love
44%Like
7%Ok
22%Dislike
3%Hate
105 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBulgarian Rose
SillageBulgarian Rose
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThé de GoyaveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fruity92%
fresh84%
powdery77%
tropical69%
amber61%
amber100%
rose92%
vanilla84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
GuavaLemonBergamotPlum
Heart2 to 3 hours
Green TeaWhite TeaOrrisLily-of-the-Valley
Base2 to 4 hours
AmberMuskSandalwood
Top
White RoseBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon
Heart
Bulgarian RoseRaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyPlum
Base
BenzoinTonka BeanMuskAmberVanillaCedarSandalwood
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Plum and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Thé de Goyave, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer100
Fall40
Winter0
Day100
Night30
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter77
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,300
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#26,324
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerBulgarian RoseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThé de Goyave by Le Monde Gourmand offers a crisp, refreshing splash of tropical fruit tempered by dry tea leaves. Launched in 2025 in collaboration with beauty influencer Paloma Sanchez, it centers on guava fruit brightened with lemon, bergamot, and sweet plum. Instead of turning syrupy, the profile quickly pivots in…
Reviews →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.
Reviews →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, Thé de Goyave or Bulgarian Rose?
Bulgarian Rose takes 4 of 5 categories. Thé de Goyave is rated 3.68/5 from 19 votes; Bulgarian Rose is rated 3.66/5 from 105 votes. Choose Thé de Goyave for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bulgarian Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Thé de Goyave or Bulgarian Rose?
Bulgarian Rose lasts longest (Bulgarian Rose 59/100, Thé de Goyave 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Thé de Goyave or Bulgarian Rose?
Bulgarian Rose projects furthest (Bulgarian Rose 52/100, Thé de Goyave 36/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Thé de Goyave and Bulgarian Rose smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Plum and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Thé de Goyave or Bulgarian Rose better for summer or winter?
Thé de Goyave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Thé de Goyave and Bulgarian Rose?
Thé de Goyave has top notes of Guava, Lemon, Bergamot and Plum, heart notes of Green Tea, White Tea, Orris and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.
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