2000 Fleurs vs Romance de Provence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.
2000 FleursChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Romance de ProvenceChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
2000 Fleurs4/8
Romance de Provence4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Romance de Provence
- Community sentiment
- Romance de Provence
- Longevity
- 2000 Fleurs
- Sillage & projection
- 2000 Fleurs
- Value for money
- Romance de Provence
- Versatility
- 2000 Fleurs
- Note pyramid (duration)
- 2000 Fleurs
- Fragranxe ranking
- Romance de Provence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
2000 FleursCreedRomance de ProvenceCatherine MalandrinoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.45/ 5 · 141 votes
Have 30%Had 24%Want 46%
3.72/ 5 · 110 votes
Have 53%Had 25%Want 22%
Category winnerRomance de ProvenceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
35%Like
5%Ok
33%Dislike
3%Hate
141 votes
28%Love
41%Like
9%Ok
18%Dislike
4%Hate
110 votes
Category winnerRomance de ProvenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity2000 Fleurs
Sillage2000 Fleurs
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRomance de ProvenceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
powdery92%
green84%
white floral77%
violet69%
citrus61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
caramel77%
white floral69%
woody61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
MagnoliaBlack CurrantRoseVioletMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisGreen TeaLilyNarcissusLilacJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
MuskSandalwoodAmber
Top15-30 mins
Black CurrantPearMandarin OrangeApple Blossom
Heart2-4 hrs
VioletGreen TeaJasmineRoseOrange BlossomLily
Base5-7 hrs
CaramelVanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmber
Category winner2000 FleursLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer77
Fall38
Winter27
Day100
Night52
Spring63
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day65
Night100
Category winner2000 FleursMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,557
PerfumerOlivier Creed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,240
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRomance de ProvenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCreed 2000 Fleurs is an expansive spring floral bouquet centered on magnolia, violet, green tea, and powdery iris. Released at the start of the millennium, it opens with a brisk splash of mandarin orange and tart black currant before unveiling a dense heart of lilac, narcissus, and crisp lily. The backdrop settles int…
Reviews →Romance de Provence by Catherine Malandrino opens with a juicy splash of ripe black currant, crisp pear, and sparkling mandarin orange sweetened by delicate apple blossom. As the initial fruit brightness settles, the heart reveals a soft bouquet of jasmine, powdery violet, and dewy rose balanced by clean green tea and…
Reviews →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, 2000 Fleurs or Romance de Provence?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. 2000 Fleurs is rated 3.45/5 from 141 votes; Romance de Provence is rated 3.72/5 from 110 votes. Choose 2000 Fleurs for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Romance de Provence for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 2000 Fleurs or Romance de Provence?
They last about the same: 2000 Fleurs 69/100, Romance de Provence 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, 2000 Fleurs or Romance de Provence?
2000 Fleurs projects furthest (2000 Fleurs 70/100, Romance de Provence 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 2000 Fleurs and Romance de Provence smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Rose, Violet and Mandarin Orange.
Is 2000 Fleurs or Romance de Provence better for summer or winter?
For summer, 2000 Fleurs is the stronger pick. For winter, Romance de Provence is the stronger pick. 2000 Fleurs suits daytime wear; Romance de Provence suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 2000 Fleurs and Romance de Provence?
2000 Fleurs has top notes of Magnolia, Black Currant, Rose and Violet, heart notes of Iris, Green Tea, Lily and Narcissus, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Romance de Provence has top notes of Black Currant, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Apple Blossom, heart notes of Violet, Green Tea, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.
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