Fragrance comparison

The Lover vs Rose Prive

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 80 ratings analysed

The Lover

Olfabrand

4.001 votes

Rank #58,675 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Rose Prive

Vertus

3.8679 votes

Rank #15,671 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Prive takes 3 of 4 categories.

The Lover
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money.
Rose Prive
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

The Lover1/4

Rose Prive3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The LoverOlfabrand

Rose PriveVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 40%Had 17%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

41%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityRose Prive

SillageRose Prive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value43

Category winnerThe LoverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

iris77%

aromatic69%

leather61%

woody100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronelemiRaspberry

Heart

CedarOrrisLeather

Base

AmberVanillaMusk

Top

SaffronLemonMelonGingerApple

Heart

RoseCashmere WoodOrrisAmberPatchouliCedarJasmineLily

Base

BenzoinRaspberryGuaiac WoodVanillaSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Raspberry, Cedar and Orris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring50

Summer59

Fall100

Winter73

Day94

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men3

Unisex55

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#15,671

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerRose PriveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Olfabrand The Lover starts with a bright, slightly medicinal splash of elemi resin. This resinous greeting quickly shifts as saffron and a fruity pop of raspberry join the mix. It is dry and warm rather than sweet. As the fragrance settles, the mid notes take over on your skin. A soft, cosmetic orris root mixes with …

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Vertus Rose Prive offers a crisp take on the classic rose patchouli structure by introducing an unexpected splash of melon and warm ginger. It settles into a smooth cedarwood and cashmere base that wears comfortably during brisk 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, The Lover or Rose Prive?

Rose Prive takes 3 of 4 categories. The Lover is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Rose Prive is rated 3.86/5 from 79 votes. Choose The Lover for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money. Choose Rose Prive for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, The Lover or Rose Prive?

Rose Prive lasts longest (Rose Prive 70/100, The Lover 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Lover or Rose Prive?

Rose Prive projects furthest (Rose Prive 72/100, The Lover 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Lover and Rose Prive smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Raspberry, Cedar and Orris.

Is The Lover or Rose Prive better for summer or winter?

Rose Prive suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Lover and Rose Prive?

The Lover has top notes of Saffron, elemi and Raspberry, heart notes of Cedar, Orris and Leather, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Musk. Rose Prive has top notes of Saffron, Lemon, Melon and Ginger, heart notes of Rose, Cashmere Wood, Orris and Amber, a base of Benzoin, Raspberry, Guaiac Wood and Vanilla.