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    Side by side

    Rose vs. Sweet

    Rose by Bath & Body Works bottle

    Rose

    Bath & Body Works
    Eau de Parfum2019
    Clearly related
    Sweet by Ellis Brooklyn bottle

    Sweet

    Ellis Brooklyn
    Eau de Parfum2020
    New comparison

    Rose peaks in summer, while Sweet belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Rose vs. Sweet
    RoseSweet
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20192020
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    Perfumer—Anne Flipo
    Best seasonSummerSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Rose

    Rose
    Musky
    Floral
    Powdery
    White Floral

    Sweet

    Powdery
    Sweet
    Musky
    Floral
    Fruity
    Amber
    Iris
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Rose Water
    PearAmbretteBergamot
    Heart
    Jasmine
    Orris RootVioletHeliotrope
    Base
    Musk
    MarshmallowWhite AmberCashmeran

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Rose vs. Sweet
    RoseSweet
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Quiet confidence is the appeal. Rose wears close and intimate, a daily-fresh rose that whispers rather than announces itself, rewarding the wearer who doesn't need a room to know.Rose
    Sweet earns its name honestly. The marshmallow and white amber give it genuine gourmand warmth, but the orris and ambrette keep it from sliding into candy territory. This is polished sweetness.Sweet