Fragrance comparison

Fleur de Rocaille (1993) vs Samba Star

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 878 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fleur de Rocaille (1993)

Caron

3.91861 votes

Rank #3,827 White FloralFloral

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58%scent match

Closely related

Samba Star

Perfumer's Workshop

3.5317 votes

Rank #48,741 White FloralYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleur de Rocaille (1993) takes 4 of 5 categories.

Fleur de Rocaille (1993)
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Samba Star
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Fleur de Rocaille (1993)4/5

Samba Star1/5

Ratings & consensus: Fleur de Rocaille (1993)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fleur de Rocaille (1993)
Sillage & projection: Fleur de Rocaille (1993)
Value for money: Samba Star
Versatility: Not scored
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

Fleur de Rocaille (1993)Caron

Samba StarPerfumer's Workshop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 861 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

3.53/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 37%Had 41%Want 22%

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

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

861 votes

18%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityFleur de Rocaille (1993)

SillageFleur de Rocaille (1993)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value56

Category winnerSamba StarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

yellow floral77%

fresh69%

woody61%

white floral100%

yellow floral92%

floral84%

iris77%

green69%

powdery61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both white floral, floral and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaAldehydesViolet

Heart2-4 hrs

MimosaJasmineLilacYlang-YlangRoseLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationIris

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAmberMuskOakmossCedar

Notes

IrisNarcissusGardeniaFreesiaYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyApricotRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day100

Night51

Spring0

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,827

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews70

Overall rank#48,741

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerFleur de Rocaille (1993)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Samba Star by Perfumer's Workshop opens with a burst of gardenia, ylang-ylang, and freesia before shifting into a dry, powdery iris base. Released in 2001, this floral composition pairs sharp yellow florals with soft apricot sweetness. It suits crisp spring afternoons when you want a budget-friendly retro floral that …

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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, Fleur de Rocaille (1993) or Samba Star?

Fleur de Rocaille (1993) takes 4 of 5 categories. Fleur de Rocaille (1993) is rated 3.91/5 from 861 votes; Samba Star is rated 3.53/5 from 17 votes. Choose Fleur de Rocaille (1993) for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Samba Star for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fleur de Rocaille (1993) or Samba Star?

Fleur de Rocaille (1993) lasts longest (Fleur de Rocaille (1993) 71/100, Samba Star 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleur de Rocaille (1993) or Samba Star?

Fleur de Rocaille (1993) projects furthest (Fleur de Rocaille (1993) 66/100, Samba Star 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleur de Rocaille (1993) and Samba Star smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

Is Fleur de Rocaille (1993) or Samba Star better for summer or winter?

Fleur de Rocaille (1993) suits daytime wear; Samba Star suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleur de Rocaille (1993) and Samba Star?

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. Samba Star features Iris, Narcissus, Gardenia, Freesia and Ylang-Ylang.