Fragrance comparison

Fracas vs Rose & Osmanthus

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 4,771 ratings analysed

5 wins

Fracas

Robert Piguet

3.954,729 votes

Rank #575 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Rose & Osmanthus

L'Occitane en Provence

4.0242 votes

Rank #20,865 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fracas takes 5 of 6 categories.

Fracas
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Rose & Osmanthus
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fracas5/6

Rose & Osmanthus1/6

Ratings & consensus: Fracas
Community sentiment: Rose & Osmanthus
Longevity: Fracas
Sillage & projection: Fracas
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Fracas
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fracas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FracasRobert Piguet

Rose & OsmanthusL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 62%

Category winnerFracasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

4,320 votes

24%Love

64%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerRose & OsmanthusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageFracas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose88%

green77%

floral65%

animalic53%

fruity42%

rose100%

floral92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

musky69%

citrus61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGreen Leaves

Heart2-4 hrs

Grasse RoseChinese Osmanthus

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskVanillaWhite Iris

InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Bergamot and White Iris. Durations are only published for Rose & Osmanthus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer63

Fall19

Winter13

Day100

Night14

Category winnerFracasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Not enough votes yet

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#575

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Overall rank#20,865

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerFracasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…

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L'Occitane en Provence Rose & Osmanthus delivers a crisp, watercolor floral experience built around dewy Grasse rose and tender Chinese osmanthus. The scent opens with a splash of sunlit bergamot and crunchy green leaves before softening into translucent rose petals tinged with subtle apricot sweetness. As the midday …

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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, Fracas or Rose & Osmanthus?

Fracas takes 5 of 6 categories. Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes; Rose & Osmanthus is rated 4.02/5 from 42 votes. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Rose & Osmanthus for a rose and floral character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fracas or Rose & Osmanthus?

Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, Rose & Osmanthus 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fracas or Rose & Osmanthus?

Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, Rose & Osmanthus 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fracas and Rose & Osmanthus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Bergamot and White Iris.

Is Fracas or Rose & Osmanthus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose & Osmanthus is the stronger pick. For winter, Fracas is the stronger pick. Rose & Osmanthus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fracas and Rose & Osmanthus?

Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Rose & Osmanthus has top notes of Bergamot and Green Leaves, heart notes of Grasse Rose and Chinese Osmanthus, a base of White Musk, Vanilla and White Iris.