Fragrance comparison

Goetze Gegenwart vs Spring in Provence

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 110 ratings analysed

5 wins

Goetze Gegenwart

Verduu

4.0541 votes

Rank #35,619 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Spring in Provence

Celine Dion

4.0369 votes

Rank #27,932 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Goetze Gegenwart takes 5 of 8 categories.

Goetze Gegenwart
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Spring in Provence
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Goetze Gegenwart5/8

Spring in Provence3/8

Ratings & consensus: Spring in Provence
Community sentiment: Spring in Provence
Longevity: Goetze Gegenwart
Sillage & projection: Goetze Gegenwart
Value for money: Goetze Gegenwart
Versatility: Goetze Gegenwart
Note pyramid (duration): Goetze Gegenwart
Fragranxe ranking: Spring in Provence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Goetze GegenwartVerduu

Spring in ProvenceCeline Dion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 39%Had 16%Want 44%

4.03/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 27%Had 34%Want 39%

Category winnerSpring in ProvenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

29%Love

57%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerSpring in ProvenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityGoetze Gegenwart

SillageGoetze Gegenwart

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGoetze GegenwartBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

powdery100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

yellow floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GingerCardamomBergamotCorianderTea

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegVioletLavenderBasilRose

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverLeatherSandalwoodCedarTonka BeanAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPassionfruitCoriander

Heart2-3 hrs

HoneysuckleMimosaViolet

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Category winnerGoetze GegenwartLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer47

Fall59

Winter24

Day100

Night46

Spring100

Summer29

Fall12

Winter0

Day100

Night15

Category winnerGoetze GegenwartMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,619

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,932

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSpring in ProvenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Verduu Goetze Gegenwart strips away traditional perfume clutter to deliver a crisp, urban profile centered on ginger, bergamot, and cedar. You smell the raw materials clearly from the first spray. Cardamom and black tea create an immediate brisk bite before cool violet leaf and cedar wood take over the mid-day wear. T…

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Celine Dion Spring in Provence is a breezy floral Eau de Toilette designed around the fresh tranquility of blooming meadows. The scent opens with an invigorating splash of Italian bergamot and bright passionfruit, immediately sharpened by a pinch of aromatic coriander seed. At the heart, honeyed honeysuckle and powder…

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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, Goetze Gegenwart or Spring in Provence?

Goetze Gegenwart takes 5 of 8 categories. Goetze Gegenwart is rated 4.05/5 from 41 votes; Spring in Provence is rated 4.03/5 from 69 votes. Choose Goetze Gegenwart for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Spring in Provence for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Goetze Gegenwart or Spring in Provence?

Goetze Gegenwart lasts longest (Goetze Gegenwart 57/100, Spring in Provence 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Goetze Gegenwart or Spring in Provence?

Goetze Gegenwart projects furthest (Goetze Gegenwart 55/100, Spring in Provence 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Goetze Gegenwart and Spring in Provence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Violet and Vetiver.

Is Goetze Gegenwart or Spring in Provence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Goetze Gegenwart is the stronger pick. For winter, Goetze Gegenwart is the stronger pick. Goetze Gegenwart suits daytime wear; Spring in Provence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Goetze Gegenwart and Spring in Provence?

Goetze Gegenwart has top notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Nutmeg, Violet, Lavender and Basil, a base of Vetiver, Leather, Sandalwood and Cedar. Spring in Provence has top notes of Bergamot, Passionfruit and Coriander, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Mimosa and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).