Question 1

What's the difference between Rosa and Melograno (Pomegranate)?

Accepted Answer

Rosa is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Santa Maria Novella (1999) dominated by Rose accords. Melograno (Pomegranate) is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Santa Maria Novella (1965) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Woody, Citrus, Musky.

Question 2

Which is better, Rosa or Melograno (Pomegranate)?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Rosa scores 4.36/5 vs Melograno (Pomegranate) at 4.07/5. Rosa's standout strength: Beautiful and distinctive centifolia rose character. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Rosa and Melograno (Pomegranate) smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Citrus, Musky, Rose, Bergamot. Rosa: The r/fragrance community views Rosa by Santa Maria Novella as a beautiful centifolia rose fragrance with a soft, plush character that appeals to those seeking quality floral scents.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Rosa or Melograno (Pomegranate)?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Rosa vs Melograno (Pomegranate)?

Accepted Answer

Rosa scores highest for spring wear; Melograno (Pomegranate) scores highest for fall wear. Rosa leans daytime, Melograno (Pomegranate) leans daytime.

Rosa vs Melograno (Pomegranate)

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Rosa (4)

Unique to Melograno (Pomegranate) (6)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Rosa

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Attribute	Rosa	Melograno (Pomegranate)
Brand	Santa Maria Novella	Santa Maria Novella
Year	1999	1965
Rating	4.36	4.07
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	10