Damascus Rose
Alexandria FragrancesOil-based2017
Side by side
Damascus Rose vs. Rose 31
Is Damascus Rose better than Rose 31?
Rose 31 rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Damascus Rose projects louder.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Shared notes
RoseOudVetiverFrankincenseLabdanumCedarMuskGuaiac Wood
woodyroseamberfresh spicyaromaticmuskyoudpowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Damascus Rose and Rose 31?
| Damascus Rose | Rose 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Oil-based | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Hany Hafez | Daphné Bugey |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Damascus Rose and Rose 31 smell?
Damascus Rose
Woody
Rose
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Musky
Floral
Oud
Rose 31
Woody
Rose
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Musky
Aromatic
Oud
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Damascus Rose and Rose 31 share?
Top
Caraway
Cumin
Heart
RoseVetiverCedar
RoseVetiverCedar
Base
OudFrankincenseLabdanumMuskGuaiac Wood
MuskGuaiac WoodOudAgarwood (Oud)FrankincenseLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
OudCedarGuaiac Wood
Guaiac WoodOudCedarAgarwood (Oud)
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseLabdanum
FrankincenseLabdanum
Floral Notes
Rose
Rose
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Musk
Musk
Musk
Spicy Notes
Caraway
Cumin
Where they fit
When and where do Damascus Rose and Rose 31 work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Damascus Rose or Rose 31?
| Damascus Rose | Rose 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Damascus Rose and Rose 31?
If Le Labo Rose 31 felt too restrained, this is the version that pushes further into smoky territory and adds a sharp caraway edge that cuts through the expected.Damascus Rose
Rose 31 doesn't play it safe. The cumin, the olibanum, the oud, none of these are supposed to be rose's friends. But that's exactly why it works. Dense, complex.Rose 31
The hunt
Where to buy Damascus Rose and Rose 31
| Damascus Rose | Rose 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 oz | — | $121.72ecosmetics |
| 1.7 oz | — | $254.32ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $346.80ecosmetics |
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