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Detchema vs Roxane

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

Updated 454 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Detchema takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Detchema

    Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Roxane

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Detchema3/5
Roxane2/5
Ratings & consensus
Roxane
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Detchema
Sillage & projection
Roxane
Value for money
Detchema
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Detchema

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
DetchemaRevillon
RoxaneArno Sorel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.87/ 5 · 440 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
4.21/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%
Category winnerRoxaneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

403 votes

50%Love
36%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityDetchema

SillageRoxane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value48
¤ Price value38
Category winnerDetchemaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
white floral77%
aldehydic69%
fresh61%
woody100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
fresh69%
aldehydic61%
Scent match66%Closely related · both woody, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AldehydesHiacynthPeachBergamotNeroli
Heart
CarnationRoseJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Orris RootSandalwoodMuskLeatherAmberVetiverTonka Bean
Top
AldehydesBergamotLemonNeroli
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyOrris Root
Base
SandalwoodVanillaCedarAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring75
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer67
Fall67
Winter50
Day100
Night80
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex9
Women91
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,572

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#21,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerDetchemaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detchema is a vintage floral composition from 1953 that centers on aldehydes, hyacinth, and a powdery base of orris root. It feels like a crisp, soapy relic from a classic vanity. Perfect for cooler spring mornings, this scent hugs the skin with a clean, dignified presence that avoids modern sweetness. It is a choice …

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Roxane opens with a bright aldehydic citrus lift, then settles into soft white florals, powdery iris, and a smooth woody vanilla base. It reads classic, silky, and slightly mysterious rather than airy or modern. If you enjoy floral aldehydes with a velvety texture and noticeable presence, this is the kind of scent 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Detchema or Roxane?

Detchema takes 3 of 5 categories. Detchema is rated 3.87/5 from 440 votes; Roxane is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes. Choose Detchema for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Roxane for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Detchema or Roxane?

Detchema lasts longest (Detchema 76/100, Roxane 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Detchema or Roxane?

Roxane projects furthest (Roxane 73/100, Detchema 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Detchema and Roxane smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli and Jasmine.

Is Detchema or Roxane better for summer or winter?

Roxane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Detchema and Roxane?

Detchema has top notes of Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Orris Root, Sandalwood, Musk and Leather. Roxane has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orris Root, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Cedar and Amber.

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