Fragrance comparison

Amethyst Exquise vs Roses et Reines

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,083 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amethyst Exquise

Lalique

3.77682 votes

Rank #5,469 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Roses et Reines

L'Occitane en Provence

4.23401 votes

Rank #4,923 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amethyst Exquise takes 4 of 7 categories.

Amethyst Exquise
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Roses et Reines
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amethyst Exquise4/7

Roses et Reines3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amethyst ExquiseLalique

Roses et ReinesL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 682 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.23/ 5 · 401 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerRoses et ReinesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

682 votes

43%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

401 votes

Category winnerRoses et ReinesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAmethyst Exquise

SillageAmethyst Exquise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value58

Category winnerAmethyst ExquiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

floral77%

powdery65%

vanilla53%

woody42%

rose100%

fruity91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

floral65%

musky56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackberryBlack CurrantRaspberryHeliotrope

Heart

OrchidBulgarian Rose

Base

VanillaSandalwoodBenzoinGardenia

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCassia

Heart2-3 hrs

Bulgarian RoseGrasse RoseTurkish RoseMoroccan RoseBlackberryRaspberry

Base3-5 hrs

MuskHeliotropeWhite Cedar Extract

InformationalShared notesBlackberry, Raspberry, Heliotrope and Bulgarian Rose. Durations are only published for Roses et Reines, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day100

Night26

Category winnerAmethyst ExquiseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 20%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Overall rank#4,923

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerRoses et ReinesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lalique Amethyst Exquise opens with a cold, almost frozen blast of dark blackberry and sharp black currant, immediately establishing its nocturnal character. Unlike its brighter predecessor, this version settles into a warm, powdery woody base where cozy sandalwood and sweet benzoin anchor the jammy fruits. It behaves…

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L'Occitane en Provence Roses et Reines centers on dewy rose petals soaked in tart fruit nectar. You get an immediate burst of bright bergamot and green cassia before four distinct rose varietals step forward. Grasse rose, Bulgarian rose, and Turkish rose bring a petal-soft texture, backed by juicy raspberry and ripe b…

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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, Amethyst Exquise or Roses et Reines?

Amethyst Exquise takes 4 of 7 categories. Amethyst Exquise is rated 3.77/5 from 682 votes; Roses et Reines is rated 4.23/5 from 401 votes. Choose Amethyst Exquise for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Roses et Reines for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amethyst Exquise or Roses et Reines?

Amethyst Exquise lasts longest (Amethyst Exquise 66/100, Roses et Reines 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amethyst Exquise or Roses et Reines?

Amethyst Exquise projects furthest (Amethyst Exquise 61/100, Roses et Reines 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amethyst Exquise and Roses et Reines smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Blackberry, Raspberry, Heliotrope and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Amethyst Exquise or Roses et Reines better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amethyst Exquise is the stronger pick. For winter, Amethyst Exquise is the stronger pick. Roses et Reines suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amethyst Exquise and Roses et Reines?

Amethyst Exquise has top notes of Blackberry, Black Currant, Raspberry and Heliotrope, heart notes of Orchid and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Gardenia. Roses et Reines has top notes of Bergamot and Cassia, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Grasse Rose, Turkish Rose and Moroccan Rose, a base of Musk, Heliotrope and White Cedar Extract.