Fragrance comparison

Angel Schlesser Essential vs Rose 4 Reines

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,002 ratings analysed

Angel Schlesser Essential

Angel Schlesser

3.731,495 votes

Rank #26,531 FloralWoody

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58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Rose 4 Reines

L'Occitane en Provence · 2009

4.08507 votes

Rank #23,712 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose 4 Reines takes 4 of 7 categories.

Angel Schlesser Essential
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Rose 4 Reines
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Angel Schlesser Essential3/7

Rose 4 Reines4/7

Ratings & consensus: Rose 4 Reines
Community sentiment: Rose 4 Reines
Longevity: Angel Schlesser Essential
Sillage & projection: Angel Schlesser Essential
Value for money: Angel Schlesser Essential
Versatility: Rose 4 Reines
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose 4 Reines

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel Schlesser EssentialAngel Schlesser

Rose 4 ReinesL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 1,495 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 507 votes

Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%

Category winnerRose 4 ReinesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

1,495 votes

27%Love

50%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerRose 4 ReinesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAngel Schlesser Essential

SillageAngel Schlesser Essential

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value53

Category winnerAngel Schlesser EssentialBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

rose69%

fruity61%

rose100%

floral91%

powdery74%

fruity65%

fresh spicy48%

citrus39%

Scent match58%Closely related · both floral, rose and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red CurrantBergamot

Heart

PeonyFreesiaVioletBulgarian Rose

Base

SandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar

Top15-30 mins

VioletBlack CurrantRed CurrantBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Bulgarian RoseGrasse RoseMoroccan RoseTurkish Rose

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMuskAmberwoodHeliotropeCedarwood

InformationalShared notesRed Currant, Bergamot, Violet and Bulgarian Rose. Durations are only published for Rose 4 Reines, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter64

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter30

Day100

Night32

Category winnerRose 4 ReinesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women84

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 20%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,531

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,712

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2009

Reviews3

Category winnerRose 4 ReinesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angel Schlesser Essential opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and tart red currant that feels clean and brisk. As the top notes settle, a soft floral heart of peony, freesia, and Bulgarian rose emerges, giving the composition a cool, airy texture. Perfumer Nathalie Lorson built this scent around a quiet balance where…

Reviews →

L'Occitane en Provence Rose 4 Reines smells like crisp pink flower petals pulled straight from cold morning water. The opening is tart. A bright splash of Italian bergamot pairs with tangy black currant and sweet violet leaf, giving the first few minutes a crisp, botanical bite before the alcohol flashes off. Soon, th…

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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, Angel Schlesser Essential or Rose 4 Reines?

Rose 4 Reines takes 4 of 7 categories. Angel Schlesser Essential is rated 3.73/5 from 1,495 votes; Rose 4 Reines is rated 4.08/5 from 507 votes. Choose Angel Schlesser Essential for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Rose 4 Reines for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel Schlesser Essential or Rose 4 Reines?

Angel Schlesser Essential lasts longest (Angel Schlesser Essential 61/100, Rose 4 Reines 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Schlesser Essential or Rose 4 Reines?

Angel Schlesser Essential projects furthest (Angel Schlesser Essential 58/100, Rose 4 Reines 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Schlesser Essential and Rose 4 Reines smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, rose and powdery accords. Common notes include Red Currant, Bergamot, Violet and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Angel Schlesser Essential or Rose 4 Reines better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose 4 Reines is the stronger pick. For winter, Angel Schlesser Essential is the stronger pick. Rose 4 Reines suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Schlesser Essential and Rose 4 Reines?

Angel Schlesser Essential has top notes of Red Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Freesia, Violet and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Vetiver and Cedar. Rose 4 Reines has top notes of Violet, Black Currant, Red Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Grasse Rose, Moroccan Rose and Turkish Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amberwood and Heliotrope.