Fragrance comparison

Bella Essence vs Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 519 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bella Essence

Oscar de la Renta

3.83490 votes

Rank #7,131 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette

L'Occitane en Provence

4.2129 votes

Rank #34,308 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bella Essence takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bella Essence
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bella Essence4/7

Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette3/7

Ratings & consensus: Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette
Community sentiment: Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette
Longevity: Bella Essence
Sillage & projection: Bella Essence
Value for money: Bella Essence
Versatility: Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bella Essence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bella EssenceOscar de la Renta

Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de ToiletteL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 490 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.21/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 41%Had 20%Want 39%

Category winnerRoses et Reines en Rouge Eau de ToiletteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

45%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

490 votes

41%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerRoses et Reines en Rouge Eau de ToiletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBella Essence

SillageBella Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value31

Category winnerBella EssenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

musky84%

vanilla77%

rose69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

sweet88%

rose77%

fresh65%

floral53%

sour42%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryRed CurrantGrapefruit

Heart

VanillaRoseJasmine

Base

MuskAmbroxanPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Red CurrantBlackberryGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Red RoseRed BerriesPink Peony

Base3-5 hrs

RoseRaspberryWhite MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Red Currant, Grapefruit and Rose. Durations are only published for Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter43

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall50

Winter30

Day100

Night24

Category winnerRoses et Reines en Rouge Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex1

Women98

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 29%Date 24%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,131

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews58

Overall rank#34,308

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBella EssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bella Essence by Oscar de la Renta opens with a crisp burst of red currant, tart raspberry, and pink grapefruit. Created by perfumer Clement Gavarry, it settles into soft rose and jasmine before finishing with creamy vanilla, musk, and patchouli. It offers a light fruity gourmand scent for spring mornings and daytime …

Reviews →

Spray this on and the red currant hits immediately. It is tart, mouthwatering, and unapologetically crisp. L'Occitane Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette bypasses heavy powdery florals in favor of bright, ruby-colored fruit. The initial burst brings sharp grapefruit and crushed blackberry, quickly followed by fre…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bella Essence or Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette?

Bella Essence takes 4 of 7 categories. Bella Essence is rated 3.83/5 from 490 votes; Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes. Choose Bella Essence for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bella Essence or Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette?

Bella Essence lasts longest (Bella Essence 59/100, Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bella Essence or Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette?

Bella Essence projects furthest (Bella Essence 56/100, Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bella Essence and Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and rose accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Red Currant, Grapefruit and Rose.

Is Bella Essence or Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?

For summer, Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. For winter, Bella Essence is the stronger pick. Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bella Essence and Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette?

Bella Essence has top notes of Raspberry, Red Currant and Grapefruit, heart notes of Vanilla, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Ambroxan and Patchouli. Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette has top notes of Red Currant, Blackberry and Grapefruit, heart notes of Red Rose, Red Berries and Pink Peony, a base of Rose, Raspberry, White Musk and Sandalwood.