Fragrance comparison

White Rose vs Knize Two

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 641 ratings analysed

White Rose

Floris

3.99460 votes

Rank #5,749 PowderyRose

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62%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Knize Two

Knize

3.83181 votes

Rank #8,733 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knize Two takes 5 of 7 categories.

White Rose
Choose it for a powdery and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Knize Two
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

White Rose2/7

Knize Two5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

White RoseFloris

Knize TwoKnize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 460 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 47%

Category winnerWhite RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

460 votes

41%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerKnize TwoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityKnize Two

SillageKnize Two

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value63

Category winnerKnize TwoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

rose91%

floral83%

violet74%

iris65%

green56%

powdery100%

violet92%

green84%

citrus77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both powdery, violet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CarnationGreen NotesAldehydes

Heart

RoseVioletIrisJasmine

Base

Powdery NotesMuskAmber

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi LemonGalbanumPetitgrain

Heart

VioletIrisJasmineRoseCarnation

Base

oak mossSandalwoodVirginia CedarAmberTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Green Notes, Aldehydes and Rose. 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

Summer66

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer78

Fall33

Winter22

Day100

Night37

Category winnerKnize TwoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,749

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews57

Overall rank#8,733

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerWhite RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Floris White Rose opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes and spicy carnation before settling into a soft floral heart of white rose, violet, and powdery iris. Created in 1800, this classic British fragrance relies on clean musk and warm amber at its base, creating an aura reminiscent of luxury toilet soap and pressed l…

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Knize Two, launched in 1978, remains a definitive chypre floral for men who appreciate traditional craftsmanship. It opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green notes, and citrus before settling into a heart of violet, iris, and carnation. The foundation of oak moss, sandalwood, and musk provides a steady, classic ba…

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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, White Rose or Knize Two?

Knize Two takes 5 of 7 categories. White Rose is rated 3.99/5 from 460 votes; Knize Two is rated 3.83/5 from 181 votes. Choose White Rose for a powdery and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Knize Two for a powdery and violet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, White Rose or Knize Two?

Knize Two lasts longest (Knize Two 73/100, White Rose 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, White Rose or Knize Two?

Knize Two projects furthest (Knize Two 60/100, White Rose 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do White Rose and Knize Two smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and floral accords. Common notes include Carnation, Green Notes, Aldehydes and Rose.

Is White Rose or Knize Two better for summer or winter?

For summer, Knize Two is the stronger pick. For winter, White Rose is the stronger pick. Knize Two suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in White Rose and Knize Two?

White Rose has top notes of Carnation, Green Notes and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, Violet, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Powdery Notes, Musk and Amber. Knize Two has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Amber.