Fragrance comparison

Linda vs Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 845 ratings analysed

4 wins

Linda

O Boticário

3.87816 votes

Rank #26,217 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette

L'Occitane en Provence

4.2129 votes

Rank #34,327 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Linda takes 4 of 7 categories.

Linda
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Linda4/7

Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette3/7

Ratings & consensus: Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette
Community sentiment: Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette
Longevity: Linda
Sillage & projection: Linda
Value for money: Linda
Versatility: Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Linda

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LindaO Boticário

Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de ToiletteL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 816 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.21/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 41%Had 20%Want 39%

Category winnerRoses et Reines en Rouge Eau de ToiletteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

816 votes

41%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerRoses et Reines en Rouge Eau de ToiletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityLinda

SillageLinda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value31

Category winnerLindaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

sweet84%

amber77%

soft spicy69%

woody61%

fruity100%

sweet88%

rose77%

fresh65%

floral53%

sour42%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafBergamotGrapefruitBamboo

Heart

GardeniaPink PepperJasmineAniseTiare FlowerFreesiaRed BerriesRaspberry

Base

MuskTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodBenzoinVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

Red CurrantBlackberryGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Red RoseRed BerriesPink Peony

Base3-5 hrs

RoseRaspberryWhite MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Red Berries, Raspberry and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall50

Winter30

Day100

Night24

Category winnerRoses et Reines en Rouge Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 29%Date 24%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,217

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,327

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLindaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Linda by O Boticário is a bright, cheerful floral fruity perfume built on crisp gardenia, sweet berries, and a warm musky base. Created by master perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud in 2003, it kicks off with zesty grapefruit, fresh bamboo leaves, and green violet leaf before opening into a lush heart of creamy white…

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Spray this on and the red currant hits immediately. It is tart, mouthwatering, and unapologetically crisp. L'Occitane Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette bypasses heavy powdery florals in favor of bright, ruby-colored fruit. The initial burst brings sharp grapefruit and crushed blackberry, quickly followed by fre…

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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, Linda or Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette?

Linda takes 4 of 7 categories. Linda is rated 3.87/5 from 816 votes; Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes. Choose Linda for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Linda or Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette?

Linda lasts longest (Linda 64/100, Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Linda or Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette?

Linda projects furthest (Linda 60/100, Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Linda and Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Red Berries, Raspberry and Sandalwood.

Is Linda or Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?

For summer, Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. For winter, Linda is the stronger pick. Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Linda and Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette?

Linda has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Bamboo, heart notes of Gardenia, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Anise, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Sandalwood. Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette has top notes of Red Currant, Blackberry and Grapefruit, heart notes of Red Rose, Red Berries and Pink Peony, a base of Rose, Raspberry, White Musk and Sandalwood.