Fragrance comparison

Bosphorus Pearl vs Fleur de Rocaille (1993)

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,003 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bosphorus Pearl

Alghabra Parfums

3.95142 votes

Rank #8,155 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Fleur de Rocaille (1993)

Caron

3.91861 votes

Rank #3,657 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bosphorus Pearl takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bosphorus Pearl
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fleur de Rocaille (1993)
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bosphorus Pearl5/7

Fleur de Rocaille (1993)2/7

Ratings & consensus: Fleur de Rocaille (1993)
Community sentiment: Bosphorus Pearl
Longevity: Bosphorus Pearl
Sillage & projection: Bosphorus Pearl
Value for money: Bosphorus Pearl
Versatility: Bosphorus Pearl
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fleur de Rocaille (1993)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bosphorus PearlAlghabra Parfums

Fleur de Rocaille (1993)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 31%Had 15%Want 55%

3.91/ 5 · 861 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerFleur de Rocaille (1993)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

38%Like

12%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

103 votes

33%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

861 votes

Category winnerBosphorus PearlMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBosphorus Pearl

SillageBosphorus Pearl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value47

Category winnerBosphorus PearlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

amber69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

yellow floral77%

fresh69%

woody61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both floral, yellow floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmine TeaCedar

Base

AmberWhite MuskDry Wood

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaAldehydesViolet

Heart2-4 hrs

MimosaJasmineLilacYlang-YlangRoseLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationIris

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAmberMuskOakmossCedar

InformationalShared notesRose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Fleur de Rocaille (1993), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall88

Winter55

Day100

Night59

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day100

Night39

Category winnerBosphorus PearlMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex14

Women84

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Work 38%Casual 30%Date 22%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,155

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#3,657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews70

Category winnerFleur de Rocaille (1993)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bosphorus Pearl by Alghabra Parfums is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Bosphorus Pearl was launched in 2019. Top notes are Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Tea and Cedar; base notes are Amber, White Musk and Dry Wood.

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Fleur de Rocaille (1993) by Caron delivers a sprawling, sunlit floral bouquet wrapped in crisp aldehydes. It hits the air with a brisk burst of gardenia, lilac, and powdery violet before settling into sweet mimosa and smooth sandalwood. You get the sensation of walking through an open-air French flower shop on a cool …

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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, Bosphorus Pearl or Fleur de Rocaille (1993)?

Bosphorus Pearl takes 5 of 7 categories. Bosphorus Pearl is rated 3.95/5 from 142 votes; Fleur de Rocaille (1993) is rated 3.91/5 from 861 votes. Choose Bosphorus Pearl for a rose and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fleur de Rocaille (1993) for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bosphorus Pearl or Fleur de Rocaille (1993)?

Bosphorus Pearl lasts longest (Bosphorus Pearl 77/100, Fleur de Rocaille (1993) 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bosphorus Pearl or Fleur de Rocaille (1993)?

Bosphorus Pearl projects furthest (Bosphorus Pearl 70/100, Fleur de Rocaille (1993) 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bosphorus Pearl and Fleur de Rocaille (1993) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, yellow floral and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Bosphorus Pearl or Fleur de Rocaille (1993) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bosphorus Pearl is the stronger pick. For winter, Bosphorus Pearl is the stronger pick. Bosphorus Pearl suits daytime wear; Fleur de Rocaille (1993) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bosphorus Pearl and Fleur de Rocaille (1993)?

Bosphorus Pearl has top notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Tea and Cedar, a base of Amber, White Musk and Dry Wood. Fleur de Rocaille (1993) has top notes of Gardenia, Aldehydes and Violet, heart notes of Mimosa, Jasmine, Lilac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Oakmoss.