Fragrance comparison

L'eau À la Rose vs Rose

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,782 ratings analysed

L'eau À la Rose

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

3.891,429 votes

Rank #2,285 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Rose

L'Occitane en Provence

4.15353 votes

Rank #5,577 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'eau À la Rose
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Rose
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'eau À la Rose3/7

Rose4/7

Ratings & consensus: Rose
Community sentiment: Rose
Longevity: L'eau À la Rose
Sillage & projection: L'eau À la Rose
Value for money: Rose
Versatility: Rose
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'eau À la Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'eau À la RoseMaison Francis Kurkdjian

RoseL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 1,429 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 353 votes

Have 50%Had 16%Want 33%

Category winnerRoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

43%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

897 votes

43%Love

38%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

353 votes

Category winnerRoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityL'eau À la Rose

SillageL'eau À la Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value53

Category winnerRoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral91%

fresh83%

fruity74%

musky65%

powdery56%

rose100%

fruity92%

musky84%

sweet77%

aquatic69%

tropical61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both rose, fruity and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LitchiPearGreen Accord

Heart

Damask RoseGrasse RosePeonyViolet

Base

Musk

Top20-30 mins

LitchiPink PepperRaspberry

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask RoseGrasse RoseViolet Leaf

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Damask Rose and Grasse Rose. Durations are only published for Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter25

Day100

Night21

Category winnerRoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Men1

Unisex2

Women97

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,285

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews241

Overall rank#5,577

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerL'eau À la RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maison Francis Kurkdjian crafts a watery, bright rose scent designed for spring mornings. It leads with a sweet litchi note and crisp pear. Damask rose dominates the heart. This light scent sits close to the skin, making it an easy choice for office wear or warm summer days when heavy perfumes feel oppressive.

Reviews →

L'Occitane en Provence Rose is a crisp, bright floral that focuses entirely on garden realism rather than heavy powder. You get an immediate burst of sweet lychee and fizzy pink pepper right out of the nozzle. That initial zing softens within fifteen minutes. As the fragrance warms on skin, lush Damask rose and Grasse…

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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, L'eau À la Rose or Rose?

Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. L'eau À la Rose is rated 3.89/5 from 1,429 votes; Rose is rated 4.15/5 from 353 votes. Choose L'eau À la Rose for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Rose for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'eau À la Rose or Rose?

L'eau À la Rose lasts longest (L'eau À la Rose 62/100, Rose 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'eau À la Rose or Rose?

L'eau À la Rose projects furthest (L'eau À la Rose 54/100, Rose 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'eau À la Rose and Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, fruity and musky accords. Common notes include Litchi, Damask Rose and Grasse Rose.

Is L'eau À la Rose or Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'eau À la Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose is the stronger pick. Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'eau À la Rose and Rose?

L'eau À la Rose has top notes of Litchi, Pear and Green Accord, heart notes of Damask Rose, Grasse Rose, Peony and Violet, a base of Musk. Rose has top notes of Litchi, Pink Pepper and Raspberry, heart notes of Damask Rose, Grasse Rose and Violet Leaf, a base of White Musk and Patchouli.