Fragrance comparison

Gentle Camelia vs Rose 4 Reines

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 522 ratings analysed

Gentle Camelia

Atkinsons

4.2015 votes

Rank #36,359 FloralPowdery

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Rose 4 Reines

L'Occitane en Provence · 2009

4.08507 votes

Rank #23,712 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Gentle Camelia
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rose 4 Reines
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gentle Camelia2/4

Rose 4 Reines2/4

Ratings & consensus: Rose 4 Reines
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gentle Camelia
Sillage & projection: Gentle Camelia
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose 4 Reines

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gentle CameliaAtkinsons

Rose 4 ReinesL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 19%Had 5%Want 76%

4.08/ 5 · 507 votes

Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%

Category winnerRose 4 ReinesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

67%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

27%Love

50%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityGentle Camelia

SillageGentle Camelia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value53

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery90%

aquatic80%

ozonic70%

violet60%

musky50%

rose100%

floral91%

powdery74%

fruity65%

fresh spicy48%

citrus39%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantWatermelonBergamot

Heart

LotusCameliaViolet

Base

MuskHeliotropeWoodsy Notes

Top15-30 mins

VioletBlack CurrantRed CurrantBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Bulgarian RoseGrasse RoseMoroccan RoseTurkish Rose

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMuskAmberwoodHeliotropeCedarwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Violet and Musk. Durations are only published for Rose 4 Reines, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter30

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 20%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,712

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2009

Reviews3

Category winnerRose 4 ReinesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gentle Camelia is a soft floral with a watery, powdery feel from the start. Black currant and watermelon give the opening a light fruity freshness, then camellia, lotus, and violet take over with a clean, delicate heart. As it settles, musk, heliotrope, and gentle woods keep it smooth and feminine rather than loud. It…

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L'Occitane en Provence Rose 4 Reines smells like crisp pink flower petals pulled straight from cold morning water. The opening is tart. A bright splash of Italian bergamot pairs with tangy black currant and sweet violet leaf, giving the first few minutes a crisp, botanical bite before the alcohol flashes off. Soon, 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gentle Camelia or Rose 4 Reines?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gentle Camelia is rated 4.20/5 from 15 votes; Rose 4 Reines is rated 4.08/5 from 507 votes. Choose Gentle Camelia for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose 4 Reines for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentle Camelia or Rose 4 Reines?

They last about the same: Gentle Camelia 60/100, Rose 4 Reines 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gentle Camelia or Rose 4 Reines?

Projection is very close: Gentle Camelia 54/100, Rose 4 Reines 52/100 for sillage.

Do Gentle Camelia and Rose 4 Reines smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Violet and Musk.

Is Gentle Camelia or Rose 4 Reines better for summer or winter?

Gentle Camelia suits daytime wear; Rose 4 Reines suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentle Camelia and Rose 4 Reines?

Gentle Camelia has top notes of Black Currant, Watermelon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lotus, Camelia and Violet, a base of Musk, Heliotrope and Woodsy Notes. Rose 4 Reines has top notes of Violet, Black Currant, Red Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Grasse Rose, Moroccan Rose and Turkish Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amberwood and Heliotrope.