Koa vs Romance de Provence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Romance de Provence takes 3 of 4 categories.
KoaChoose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Romance de ProvenceChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Koa1/4
Romance de Provence3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Romance de Provence
- Sillage & projection
- Koa
- Value for money
- Romance de Provence
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Romance de Provence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
KoaJealousRomance de ProvenceCatherine MalandrinoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 53%Had 6%Want 41%
3.72/ 5 · 110 votes
Have 53%Had 25%Want 22%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
28%Love
41%Like
9%Ok
18%Dislike
4%Hate
110 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRomance de Provence
SillageKoa
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRomance de ProvenceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
vanilla92%
amber84%
animalic77%
leather69%
patchouli61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
caramel77%
white floral69%
woody61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both vanilla and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CurrantOrange Blossom
Heart
JasminePatchouli
Base
VanillaAmberLeather
Top15-30 mins
Black CurrantPearMandarin OrangeApple Blossom
Heart2-4 hrs
VioletGreen TeaJasmineRoseOrange BlossomLily
Base5-7 hrs
CaramelVanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmber
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Romance de Provence, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring63
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day65
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#45,369
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,093
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRomance de ProvenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKoa by Jealous opens with a sharp burst of tart black currant paired against sweet orange blossom. As the initial brightness settles, dirty jasmine and earthy patchouli take center stage on skin. The base locks down with warm amber, rich vanilla, and a dark slice of leather. It wears best during chilly autumn evenings…
Reviews →Romance de Provence by Catherine Malandrino opens with a juicy splash of ripe black currant, crisp pear, and sparkling mandarin orange sweetened by delicate apple blossom. As the initial fruit brightness settles, the heart reveals a soft bouquet of jasmine, powdery violet, and dewy rose balanced by clean green tea and…
Reviews →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, Koa or Romance de Provence?
Romance de Provence takes 3 of 4 categories. Koa is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Romance de Provence is rated 3.72/5 from 110 votes. Choose Koa for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Romance de Provence for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Koa or Romance de Provence?
They last about the same: Romance de Provence 67/100, Koa 65/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Koa or Romance de Provence?
Koa projects furthest (Koa 75/100, Romance de Provence 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Koa and Romance de Provence smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and white floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Patchouli.
Is Koa or Romance de Provence better for summer or winter?
Koa suits day or night wear; Romance de Provence suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Koa and Romance de Provence?
Koa has top notes of Black Currant and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Leather. Romance de Provence has top notes of Black Currant, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Apple Blossom, heart notes of Violet, Green Tea, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.
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