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Young Rose vs Rosa Limone

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

Updated 1,829 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosa Limone takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Young Rose

    Choose it for a musky and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Rosa Limone

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Young Rose3/7
Rosa Limone4/7
Ratings & consensus
Young Rose
Community sentiment
Young Rose
Longevity
Rosa Limone
Sillage & projection
Rosa Limone
Value for money
Rosa Limone
Versatility
Rosa Limone
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Young Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Young RoseByredo
Rosa LimoneNew Notes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.96/ 5 · 1,637 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.40/ 5 · 192 votes
Have 36%Had 11%Want 53%
Category winnerYoung RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
41%Like
18%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate

1,378 votes

19%Love
32%Like
24%Ok
21%Dislike
4%Hate

123 votes

Category winnerYoung RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityRosa Limone

SillageRosa Limone

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value34
¤ Price value46
Category winnerRosa LimoneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
musky100%
rose90%
floral80%
amber70%
powdery60%
fresh spicy50%
citrus100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
marine58%
rose44%
woody30%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both rose and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Sichuan PepperAmbrette (Musk Mallow)
Heart
Damask RoseIris
Base
MuskAmbroxan
Top
LemonSea waterBergamotPink GrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart
Damask RoseGeraniumYlang-YlangIrisJasmine
Base
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Amber
InformationalShared notesAmbrette (Musk Mallow), Damask Rose and Iris. 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
Summer86
Fall0
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Spring89
Summer100
Fall41
Winter27
Day100
Night33
Category winnerRosa LimoneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex12
Women87
Men17
Unisex48
Women34
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,799

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews224

Overall rank#14,887

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerYoung RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Young Rose by Byredo offers a modern, airy take on the classic rose. Sichuan pepper provides a zesty opening, while the heart features a fresh Damask rosebud. Anchored by a clean, skin-like musk and ambroxan, it feels like an effervescent floral scent. This is a versatile choice for casual spring days or office settin…

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Rosa Limone opens with brisk lemon, grapefruit and salty air, then settles into a clean rose and soft musk shape. It reads fresh, bright and slightly polished rather than lush or syrupy. On skin, the floral heart comes through gradually while the base stays light. It may suit someone who wants a citrus rose with an ea…

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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, Young Rose or Rosa Limone?

Rosa Limone takes 4 of 7 categories. Young Rose is rated 3.96/5 from 1,637 votes; Rosa Limone is rated 3.40/5 from 192 votes. Choose Young Rose for a musky and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Rosa Limone for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Young Rose or Rosa Limone?

Rosa Limone lasts longest (Rosa Limone 68/100, Young Rose 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Young Rose or Rosa Limone?

Rosa Limone projects furthest (Rosa Limone 58/100, Young Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Young Rose and Rosa Limone smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Damask Rose and Iris.

Is Young Rose or Rosa Limone better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rosa Limone is the stronger pick. For winter, Rosa Limone is the stronger pick. Rosa Limone suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Young Rose and Rosa Limone?

Young Rose has top notes of Sichuan Pepper and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), heart notes of Damask Rose and Iris, a base of Musk and Ambroxan. Rosa Limone has top notes of Lemon, Sea water, Bergamot and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Damask Rose, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Iris, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Sandalwood, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).

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