Fragrance comparison

Lothair vs Roses et Reines Jardin Secret

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,221 ratings analysed

Lothair

Penhaligon's

4.121,184 votes

Rank #671 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Roses et Reines Jardin Secret

L'Occitane en Provence

4.4937 votes

Rank #26,599 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roses et Reines Jardin Secret takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lothair
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Roses et Reines Jardin Secret
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lothair3/7

Roses et Reines Jardin Secret4/7

Ratings & consensus: Roses et Reines Jardin Secret
Community sentiment: Roses et Reines Jardin Secret
Longevity: Lothair
Sillage & projection: Lothair
Value for money: Roses et Reines Jardin Secret
Versatility: Roses et Reines Jardin Secret
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lothair

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LothairPenhaligon's

Roses et Reines Jardin SecretL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 1,184 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.49/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 26%Had 21%Want 53%

Category winnerRoses et Reines Jardin SecretRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

34%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

944 votes

57%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerRoses et Reines Jardin SecretMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityLothair

SillageLothair

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value61

Category winnerRoses et Reines Jardin SecretBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

rose100%

floral88%

citrus77%

green65%

woody53%

aromatic42%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody, green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JuniperCardamomFig LeafBergamotGrapefruitRed Berries

Heart

LavenderFig TreeBlack TeaGeraniumMagnolia

Base

VanillaWoody NotesCedarAmbergrisMuskOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCassis

Heart2-3 hrs

Grasse RoseMagnolia

Base4-6 hrs

Black TeaCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Tea, Magnolia and Cedar. Durations are only published for Roses et Reines Jardin Secret, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter56

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer63

Fall50

Winter38

Day100

Night32

Category winnerRoses et Reines Jardin SecretMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex54

Women5

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 20%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#671

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews168

Overall rank#26,599

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLothairHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lothair opens bright and aromatic, with juniper, cardamom and citrus giving it a crisp lift before the scent turns creamier with fig, black tea and soft lavender. As it dries down, the woods, vanilla and mossy musk make it feel polished, slightly old-world and quietly distinctive. It usually suits someone who likes re…

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Roses et Reines Jardin Secret opens with a sparkling splash of bitter bergamot and tangy cassis bud. That brief tartness clears quickly to reveal a soft heart of dewy Grasse rose petals and creamy magnolia blossoms. It smells like stepping outside into a damp French botanical garden just after sunrise. Instead of suga…

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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, Lothair or Roses et Reines Jardin Secret?

Roses et Reines Jardin Secret takes 4 of 7 categories. Lothair is rated 4.12/5 from 1,184 votes; Roses et Reines Jardin Secret is rated 4.49/5 from 37 votes. Choose Lothair for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Roses et Reines Jardin Secret for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lothair or Roses et Reines Jardin Secret?

Lothair lasts longest (Lothair 71/100, Roses et Reines Jardin Secret 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lothair or Roses et Reines Jardin Secret?

Lothair projects furthest (Lothair 57/100, Roses et Reines Jardin Secret 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lothair and Roses et Reines Jardin Secret smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Tea, Magnolia and Cedar.

Is Lothair or Roses et Reines Jardin Secret better for summer or winter?

For summer, Roses et Reines Jardin Secret is the stronger pick. For winter, Lothair is the stronger pick. Roses et Reines Jardin Secret suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lothair and Roses et Reines Jardin Secret?

Lothair has top notes of Juniper, Cardamom, Fig Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Fig Tree, Black Tea and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes, Cedar and Ambergris. Roses et Reines Jardin Secret has top notes of Bergamot and Cassis, heart notes of Grasse Rose and Magnolia, a base of Black Tea and Cedar.