Fragrance comparison

Michelangelo vs Roses et Reines Jardin Secret

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 121 ratings analysed

Michelangelo

Onyrico

3.8884 votes

Rank #14,572 WoodyAromatic

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40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Roses et Reines Jardin Secret

L'Occitane en Provence

4.4937 votes

Rank #26,599 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roses et Reines Jardin Secret takes 4 of 7 categories.

Michelangelo
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
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.

Michelangelo3/7

Roses et Reines Jardin Secret4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MichelangeloOnyrico

Roses et Reines Jardin SecretL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 60%Had 40%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

27%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

84 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityMichelangelo

SillageMichelangelo

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%

fruity84%

green77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

rose100%

floral88%

citrus77%

green65%

woody53%

aromatic42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, green and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaGrapefruitMarigoldCassisBergamot

Heart

FigOliveGalbanumMagnoliaHyacinthIncense

Base

Fig TreeCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanumPatchouliCedarVetiver

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCassis

Heart2-3 hrs

Grasse RoseMagnolia

Base4-6 hrs

Black TeaCedar

InformationalShared notesCassis, Bergamot, 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

Spring79

Summer100

Fall46

Winter21

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer63

Fall50

Winter38

Day100

Night32

Category winnerRoses et Reines Jardin SecretMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex65

Women15

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#14,572

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#26,599

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMichelangeloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Michelangelo by Onyrico captures the artist's birthplace with a sharp, green olive note and pulpy figs. A cool heart of galbanum and incense keeps the scent dry, making this woody aromatic an ideal choice for warm spring days when you want a crisp, leafy fragrance that steers clear of standard citrus cologne tropes.

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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, Michelangelo or Roses et Reines Jardin Secret?

Roses et Reines Jardin Secret takes 4 of 7 categories. Michelangelo is rated 3.88/5 from 84 votes; Roses et Reines Jardin Secret is rated 4.49/5 from 37 votes. Choose Michelangelo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. 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, Michelangelo or Roses et Reines Jardin Secret?

Michelangelo lasts longest (Michelangelo 60/100, Roses et Reines Jardin Secret 52/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Michelangelo projects furthest (Michelangelo 71/100, Roses et Reines Jardin Secret 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Michelangelo and Roses et Reines Jardin Secret smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and citrus accords. Common notes include Cassis, Bergamot, Magnolia and Cedar.

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

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

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

Michelangelo has top notes of Artemisia, Grapefruit, Marigold and Cassis, heart notes of Fig, Olive, Galbanum and Magnolia, a base of Fig Tree, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Labdanum and Patchouli. 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.