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Fracas vs Theresa

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

Updated 4,763 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fracas takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Fracas

    Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • Theresa

    Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fracas5/7
Theresa2/7
Ratings & consensus
Fracas
Community sentiment
Theresa
Longevity
Fracas
Sillage & projection
Fracas
Value for money
Theresa
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
TheresaEvaflor
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.91/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 49%Had 21%Want 30%
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

26%Love
53%Like
6%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerTheresaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageFracas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value81
Category winnerTheresaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
tuberose88%
green77%
floral65%
animalic53%
fruity42%
fruity100%
amber92%
earthy84%
white floral77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both white 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
Orange BlossomBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
PeachTuberosePlumIris
Base6-8 hrs
AmberVetiverOakmossPatchouli
InformationalShared notesPeach, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Theresa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter97
Day–
Night–
Spring13
Summer20
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night92
Category winnerFracasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex13
Women85
Men0
Unisex8
Women92
Casual 35%Work 27%Date 24%Party 13%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#573

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Overall rank#39,569

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Evaflor Theresa delivers an inviting mix of rich stone fruit, creamy white flowers, and damp moss. It kicks off with a bright pop of mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into lush plum and powdery iris. The heart feels full and feminine without turning sticky. As it dries, warm amber, patchouli, and earthy vet…

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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 Theresa?

Fracas takes 5 of 7 categories. Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes; Theresa is rated 3.91/5 from 34 votes. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Theresa for a fruity and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fracas or Theresa?

Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, Theresa 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fracas or Theresa?

Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, Theresa 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fracas and Theresa smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Fracas or Theresa better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Fracas and Theresa?

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. Theresa has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Peach, Tuberose, Plum and Iris, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Patchouli.

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