Fragrance comparison

Vorago vs Blue Otto Rose

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

Vorago

Myrurgia

3.8546 votes

Rank #24,851 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Blue Otto Rose

Macott Parfums

—0 votes

Rank #68,256 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Vorago
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Blue Otto Rose
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Vorago2/4

Blue Otto Rose2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VoragoMyrurgia

Blue Otto RoseMacott Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 23%Had 50%Want 27%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityBlue Otto Rose

SillageVorago

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value100

Category winnerBlue Otto RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

floral69%

balsamic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Juniper BerriesTonka BeanPatchouliAshWild LavenderTobacco LeafOrrisQuinceOakmossJasmineSantolinaWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Jasmine SambacAngelica RootViolet LeafSandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisOsmanthusBergamotLavenderTuberoseOakmossJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Oakmoss and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall80

Winter60

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,851

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#68,256

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVoragoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vorago is a vintage aromatic woody men's fragrance with a sharp, herbal opening and a dry, earthy backbone. Juniper, wild lavender, patchouli, tobacco leaf and oakmoss suggest a distinctly old-school style, with a smoky iris touch underneath. It looks best suited to wearers who enjoy bold retro masculines rather than …

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Blue Otto Rose opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and crisp basil, quickly cutting through to reveal a dense rose heart. Macott Parfums pairs damask rose otto with bitter violet leaf and earthy angelica root. As the fragrance settles onto warm skin, white florals like tuberose and jasmine sambac add a thick botanica…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Vorago or Blue Otto Rose?

Blue Otto Rose lasts longest (Blue Otto Rose 100/100, Vorago 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vorago or Blue Otto Rose?

Vorago projects furthest (Vorago 58/100, Blue Otto Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vorago and Blue Otto Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Oakmoss and Jasmine.

Is Vorago or Blue Otto Rose better for summer or winter?

Vorago suits evening wear; Blue Otto Rose suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vorago and Blue Otto Rose?

Vorago features Juniper Berries, Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Ash and Wild Lavender. Blue Otto Rose features Jasmine Sambac, Angelica Root, Violet Leaf, Sandalwood and Patchouli.