Fragrance comparison

Amber Sapphire vs Roses et Reines Jardin Secret

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 10 Oct 2026 116 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amber Sapphire

Boadicea the Victorious

4.2779 votes

Rank #9,109 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Roses et Reines Jardin Secret

L'Occitane en Provence

4.4937 votes

Rank #26,599 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber Sapphire takes 4 of 7 categories.

Amber Sapphire
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Roses et Reines Jardin Secret
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amber Sapphire4/7

Roses et Reines Jardin Secret3/7

Ratings & consensus: Roses et Reines Jardin Secret
Community sentiment: Roses et Reines Jardin Secret
Longevity: Amber Sapphire
Sillage & projection: Amber Sapphire
Value for money: Roses et Reines Jardin Secret
Versatility: Amber Sapphire
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amber Sapphire

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Amber SapphireBoadicea the Victorious

Roses et Reines Jardin SecretL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 55%

4.49/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 26%Had 21%Want 53%

Category winnerRoses et Reines Jardin SecretRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

16%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

79 votes

57%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerRoses et Reines Jardin SecretMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityAmber Sapphire

SillageAmber Sapphire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value61

Category winnerRoses et Reines Jardin SecretBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

oud61%

rose100%

floral88%

citrus77%

green65%

woody53%

aromatic42%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

RumBergamotCinnamonCassis

Heart

Mastic or LentisqueRoseMagnoliaIndian Jasmine

Base

CashmeranAgarwood (Oud)CedarTonka BeanVanilla

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCassis

Heart2-3 hrs

Grasse RoseMagnolia

Base4-6 hrs

Black TeaCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cassis, Magnolia and Cedar. Durations are only published for Roses et Reines Jardin Secret, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer25

Fall82

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer63

Fall50

Winter38

Day100

Night32

Category winnerAmber SapphireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex39

Women10

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 20%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,109

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#26,599

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAmber SapphireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Sapphire by Boadicea the Victorious opens with dark rum, cassis, and spicy cinnamon before settling into a dense heart of Indian jasmine and rose. The base relies on dry cedar, cashmeran, and subtle agarwood. It wears best on cold winter evenings and formal autumn events where heavy woody projection shines.

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Roses et Reines Jardin Secret opens with a sparkling splash of bitter bergamot and tangy cassis bud. That brief tartness clears quickly to reveal a soft heart of dewy Grasse rose petals and creamy magnolia blossoms. It smells like stepping outside into a damp French botanical garden just after sunrise. Instead of suga…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amber Sapphire or Roses et Reines Jardin Secret?

Amber Sapphire takes 4 of 7 categories. Amber Sapphire is rated 4.27/5 from 79 votes; Roses et Reines Jardin Secret is rated 4.49/5 from 37 votes. Choose Amber Sapphire for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Roses et Reines Jardin Secret for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Sapphire or Roses et Reines Jardin Secret?

Amber Sapphire lasts longest (Amber Sapphire 84/100, Roses et Reines Jardin Secret 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Sapphire or Roses et Reines Jardin Secret?

Amber Sapphire projects furthest (Amber Sapphire 77/100, Roses et Reines Jardin Secret 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Sapphire and Roses et Reines Jardin Secret smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cassis, Magnolia and Cedar.

Is Amber Sapphire or Roses et Reines Jardin Secret better for summer or winter?

For summer, Roses et Reines Jardin Secret is the stronger pick. For winter, Amber Sapphire is the stronger pick. Roses et Reines Jardin Secret suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Sapphire and Roses et Reines Jardin Secret?

Amber Sapphire has top notes of Rum, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Cassis, heart notes of Mastic or Lentisque, Rose, Magnolia and Indian Jasmine, a base of Cashmeran, Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and Tonka Bean. Roses et Reines Jardin Secret has top notes of Bergamot and Cassis, heart notes of Grasse Rose and Magnolia, a base of Black Tea and Cedar.