Aphrodisiac vs Romance de Provence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Romance de Provence takes 6 of 7 categories.
AphrodisiacChoose it for a fruity and soft spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Romance de ProvenceChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Aphrodisiac1/7
Romance de Provence6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Romance de Provence
- Community sentiment
- Romance de Provence
- Longevity
- Romance de Provence
- Sillage & projection
- Romance de Provence
- Value for money
- Romance de Provence
- Versatility
- Aphrodisiac
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Romance de Provence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AphrodisiacMiraculumRomance de ProvenceCatherine MalandrinoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.10/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 44%Had 16%Want 40%
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 hate10%Love
37%Like
17%Ok
27%Dislike
10%Hate
30 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
LongevityRomance de Provence
SillageRomance de Provence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRomance de ProvenceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
soft spicy90%
sweet80%
floral70%
vanilla60%
rose50%
fruity100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
caramel77%
white floral69%
woody61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CurrantPearPink Pepper
Heart
JasmineRoseTuberose
Base
Tonka BeanCaramelVetiver
Top15-30 mins
Black CurrantPearMandarin OrangeApple Blossom
Heart2-4 hrs
VioletGreen TeaJasmineRoseOrange BlossomLily
Base5-7 hrs
CaramelVanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmber
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Pear, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Romance de Provence, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer89
Fall100
Winter44
Day100
Night67
Spring63
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day65
Night100
Category winnerAphrodisiacMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#66,351
PerfumerMaja Hyży
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,284
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRomance de ProvenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMiraculum Aphrodisiac opens with a tart splash of dark black currant and juicy pear, accented by a subtle prickle of pink pepper. As the bright initial fruitiness settles on skin, a sweet floral heart of jasmine, classic rose, and smooth tuberose emerges. The dry down shifts toward cozy gourmand warmth, lingering on s…
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, Aphrodisiac or Romance de Provence?
Romance de Provence takes 6 of 7 categories. Aphrodisiac is rated 3.10/5 from 30 votes; Romance de Provence is rated 3.72/5 from 110 votes. Choose Aphrodisiac for a fruity and soft spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Romance de Provence for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Aphrodisiac or Romance de Provence?
Romance de Provence lasts longest (Romance de Provence 67/100, Aphrodisiac 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aphrodisiac or Romance de Provence?
Romance de Provence projects furthest (Romance de Provence 64/100, Aphrodisiac 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aphrodisiac and Romance de Provence smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Pear, Jasmine and Rose.
Is Aphrodisiac or Romance de Provence better for summer or winter?
For summer, Aphrodisiac is the stronger pick. For winter, Romance de Provence is the stronger pick. Aphrodisiac suits daytime wear; Romance de Provence suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aphrodisiac and Romance de Provence?
Aphrodisiac has top notes of Black Currant, Pear and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Tuberose, a base of Tonka Bean, Caramel and Vetiver. 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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