African Rose
Memo ParisEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
African Rose vs. Reflection Man
Is African Rose better than Reflection Man?
Reflection Man rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
PatchouliVetiver
fresh spicywarm spicyaromaticwoodyearthy
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 African Rose and Reflection Man?
| African Rose | Reflection Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Alienor Massenet | Lucas Sieuzac |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do African Rose and Reflection Man smell?
African Rose
Fresh Spicy
Rose
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Aromatic
Woody
Leather
Earthy
Reflection Man
Woody
White Floral
Aromatic
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Iris
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do African Rose and Reflection Man share?
Top
SaffronBergamotCuminCardamomGeranium
PetitgrainBitter Orange LeafRed PepperPink PepperRosemary
Heart
RosePatchouli
NeroliJasmineIrisYlang-Ylang
Base
LeatherOudMuskVetiver
SandalwoodVirginia CedarHaitian VetiverPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseGeranium
JasmineIrisYlang-Ylang
Spicy Notes
SaffronCuminCardamom
Red PepperPink Pepper
Citric Notes
Bergamot
PetitgrainNeroliBitter Orange Leaf
Woody Notes
Oud
SandalwoodVirginia Cedar
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Green Notes
Vetiver
Haitian Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do African Rose and Reflection Man work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, African Rose or Reflection Man?
| African Rose | Reflection Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about African Rose and Reflection Man?
The rose doesn't whisper here. It announces itself in the opening, bold and unapologetic. But that's what makes it work. If you've been searching for a leather that refuses to choose between.African Rose
Reflection Man is not trying to shout over anyone in the room. It is a quiet confidence wrapped in aromatic herbs, soft florals, and creamy woods. The pepper note keeps things interesting without.Reflection Man
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