Only Love vs Romance de Provence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Romance de Provence takes 4 of 5 categories.
Only LoveChoose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Romance de ProvenceChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Only Love1/5
Romance de Provence4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Romance de Provence
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Only Love
- Sillage & projection
- Romance de Provence
- 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
Only LovePascal MorabitoRomance de ProvenceCatherine MalandrinoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 29%Had 18%Want 53%
3.72/ 5 · 110 votes
Have 53%Had 25%Want 22%
Category winnerRomance de ProvenceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
36%Like
27%Ok
0%Dislike
9%Hate
11 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
LongevityOnly Love
SillageRomance de Provence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRomance de ProvenceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
patchouli92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
amber69%
woody61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
caramel77%
white floral69%
woody61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeMandarin Orange
Heart
FruitsJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
PatchouliAmberOakmossVanillaCaramel
Top15-30 mins
Black CurrantPearMandarin OrangeApple Blossom
Heart2-4 hrs
VioletGreen TeaJasmineRoseOrange BlossomLily
Base5-7 hrs
CaramelVanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmber
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Orange Blossom 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 seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter25
Day100
Night50
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#61,301
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,030
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRomance de ProvenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOnly Love opens with a burst of mandarin orange and sweet citrus that hits with bright energy. As the initial spray settles, orange blossom and white jasmine bring a clean floral weight to the heart. The base shifts rapidly toward dark patchouli, thick caramel, and warm amber, anchoring the sweet fruitiness. Oakmoss a…
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, Only Love or Romance de Provence?
Romance de Provence takes 4 of 5 categories. Only Love is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes; Romance de Provence is rated 3.72/5 from 110 votes. Choose Only Love for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Romance de Provence for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Only Love or Romance de Provence?
Only Love lasts longest (Only Love 76/100, Romance de Provence 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Only Love or Romance de Provence?
Romance de Provence projects furthest (Romance de Provence 64/100, Only Love 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Only Love and Romance de Provence smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Patchouli.
Is Only Love or Romance de Provence better for summer or winter?
Only Love suits daytime wear; Romance de Provence suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Only Love and Romance de Provence?
Only Love has top notes of Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Fruits, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Oakmoss and Vanilla. 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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