Fragrance comparison

B.U. Fantasy vs Rose 4 Reines

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 579 ratings analysed

6 wins

B.U. Fantasy

Sarantis

4.0072 votes

Rank #16,018 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Rose 4 Reines

L'Occitane en Provence · 2009

4.08507 votes

Rank #23,723 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

B.U. Fantasy takes 6 of 7 categories.

B.U. Fantasy
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rose 4 Reines
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

B.U. Fantasy6/7

Rose 4 Reines1/7

Ratings & consensus: Rose 4 Reines
Community sentiment: B.U. Fantasy
Longevity: B.U. Fantasy
Sillage & projection: B.U. Fantasy
Value for money: B.U. Fantasy
Versatility: B.U. Fantasy
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: B.U. Fantasy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

B.U. FantasySarantis

Rose 4 ReinesL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 23%Had 46%Want 31%

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

31%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

72 votes

27%Love

50%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerB.U. FantasyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityB.U. Fantasy

SillageB.U. Fantasy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value53

Category winnerB.U. FantasyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet91%

powdery83%

fresh74%

floral65%

woody56%

rose100%

floral91%

powdery74%

fruity65%

fresh spicy48%

citrus39%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red CurrantBlack CurrantPineappleMelon

Heart

Tiare FlowerHeliotropeVioletFreesia

Base

SugarVetiverMuskSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

VioletBlack CurrantRed CurrantBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Bulgarian RoseGrasse RoseMoroccan RoseTurkish Rose

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMuskAmberwoodHeliotropeCedarwood

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer100

Fall75

Winter80

Day100

Night48

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter30

Day100

Night32

Category winnerB.U. FantasyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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#16,018

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#23,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2009

Reviews3

Category winnerB.U. FantasyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

B.U. Fantasy is a bright, fruity sweet scent with juicy currant, pineapple and melon over a soft powdery floral heart. As it dries down, sugar, musk and sandalwood give it a playful gourmand finish that stays easy to wear. It suits shoppers who enjoy cheerful, youthful perfumes with a familiar candy-fruit profile. Rev…

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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, B.U. Fantasy or Rose 4 Reines?

B.U. Fantasy takes 6 of 7 categories. B.U. Fantasy is rated 4.00/5 from 72 votes; Rose 4 Reines is rated 4.08/5 from 507 votes. Choose B.U. Fantasy for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rose 4 Reines for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, B.U. Fantasy or Rose 4 Reines?

B.U. Fantasy lasts longest (B.U. Fantasy 69/100, Rose 4 Reines 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, B.U. Fantasy or Rose 4 Reines?

B.U. Fantasy projects furthest (B.U. Fantasy 69/100, Rose 4 Reines 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do B.U. Fantasy and Rose 4 Reines smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Red Currant, Black Currant, Heliotrope and Violet.

Is B.U. Fantasy or Rose 4 Reines better for summer or winter?

For summer, B.U. Fantasy is the stronger pick. For winter, B.U. Fantasy is the stronger pick. B.U. Fantasy suits daytime wear; Rose 4 Reines suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in B.U. Fantasy and Rose 4 Reines?

B.U. Fantasy has top notes of Red Currant, Black Currant, Pineapple and Melon, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Heliotrope, Violet and Freesia, a base of Sugar, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.