Fragrance comparison

Deciduous Spring vs Romance de Provence

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 115 ratings analysed

Deciduous Spring

Aurora Scents

3.405 votes

Rank #67,836 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Romance de Provence

Catherine Malandrino

3.72110 votes

Rank #32,240 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Deciduous Spring
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Romance de Provence
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Deciduous Spring2/4

Romance de Provence2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Deciduous Spring
Sillage & projection: Deciduous Spring
Value for money: Romance de Provence
Versatility: Not scored
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

Deciduous SpringAurora Scents

Romance de ProvenceCatherine Malandrino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 9%Want 77%

3.72/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 53%Had 25%Want 22%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

28%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

4%Hate

110 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityDeciduous Spring

SillageDeciduous Spring

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value73

Category winnerRomance de ProvenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral90%

rose80%

floral70%

fruity60%

patchouli50%

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

caramel77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantPear

Heart

RoseOrange BlossomJasmine SambacFreesia

Base

PatchouliAmberwoodCashmere Wood

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantPearMandarin OrangeApple Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletGreen TeaJasmineRoseOrange BlossomLily

Base5-7 hrs

CaramelVanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Black Currant, Pear 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 season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night25

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex0

Women80

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,836

PerfumerM.H Gerashi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRomance de ProvenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deciduous Spring by Aurora Scents delivers a bright, fruity opening of pear and black currant, quickly melting into a classic floral heart of jasmine sambac and rose. This feminine fragrance settles into a soft, woody base, providing a gentle warmth that mimics the arrival of spring. It is a versatile choice for casua…

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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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Deciduous Spring or Romance de Provence?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Deciduous Spring is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; Romance de Provence is rated 3.72/5 from 110 votes. Choose Deciduous Spring for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Romance de Provence for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Deciduous Spring or Romance de Provence?

Deciduous Spring lasts longest (Deciduous Spring 70/100, Romance de Provence 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deciduous Spring or Romance de Provence?

Deciduous Spring projects furthest (Deciduous Spring 75/100, Romance de Provence 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deciduous Spring and Romance de Provence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Pear and Rose.

Is Deciduous Spring or Romance de Provence better for summer or winter?

Deciduous Spring suits daytime wear; Romance de Provence suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deciduous Spring and Romance de Provence?

Deciduous Spring has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Pear, heart notes of Rose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Freesia, a base of Patchouli, Amberwood and Cashmere Wood. 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.