Fragrance comparison

White Rose vs Nueva Maja

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 511 ratings analysed

White Rose

Floris

3.99460 votes

Rank #5,749 PowderyRose

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35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Nueva Maja

Myrurgia

4.1051 votes

Rank #11,359 Warm SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nueva Maja 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.
Nueva Maja
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

White Rose2/7

Nueva Maja5/7

Ratings & consensus: White Rose
Community sentiment: Nueva Maja
Longevity: Nueva Maja
Sillage & projection: Nueva Maja
Value for money: Nueva Maja
Versatility: Nueva Maja
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

Nueva MajaMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 460 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 52%Had 22%Want 27%

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

50%Love

22%Like

25%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNueva MajaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNueva Maja

SillageNueva Maja

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value68

Category winnerNueva MajaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

rose91%

floral83%

violet74%

iris65%

green56%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral and powdery

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

GeraniumAldehydesJasmineCitrusesOrange Blossom

Heart

CarnationLavenderIrisClovesRoseLeatherNutmegViolet

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Aldehydes, Rose and Violet. 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–

Spring83

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNueva MajaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Men5

Unisex48

Women48

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,749

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews57

Overall rank#11,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

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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Nueva Maja reads as a vintage floral aldehyde with a soapy, aromatic opening and a warmer, powdery base. Reviewers describe lavender, geranium, dried flowers and soft spice, with an airy black tea feel on some skin. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic perfumery, especially fragrances that balance clean soapiness, spi…

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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 Nueva Maja?

Nueva Maja takes 5 of 7 categories. White Rose is rated 3.99/5 from 460 votes; Nueva Maja is rated 4.10/5 from 51 votes. Choose White Rose for a powdery and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Nueva Maja for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, White Rose or Nueva Maja?

Nueva Maja lasts longest (Nueva Maja 68/100, White Rose 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, White Rose or Nueva Maja?

Nueva Maja projects furthest (Nueva Maja 58/100, White Rose 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do White Rose and Nueva Maja smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Carnation, Aldehydes, Rose and Violet.

Is White Rose or Nueva Maja better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in White Rose and Nueva Maja?

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. Nueva Maja has top notes of Geranium, Aldehydes, Jasmine and Citruses, heart notes of Carnation, Lavender, Iris and Cloves, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oakmoss.