Fragrance comparison

Rose 4 Reines vs Angel Schlesser Essential

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,002 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rose 4 Reines

L'Occitane en Provence · 2009

4.08507 votes

Rank #23,712 RoseFloral

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58%scent match

Closely related

Angel Schlesser Essential

Angel Schlesser

3.731,495 votes

Rank #26,531 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose 4 Reines takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rose 4 Reines
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Angel Schlesser Essential
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Rose 4 Reines4/7

Angel Schlesser Essential3/7

Ratings & consensus: Rose 4 Reines
Community sentiment: Rose 4 Reines
Longevity: Angel Schlesser Essential
Sillage & projection: Angel Schlesser Essential
Value for money: Angel Schlesser Essential
Versatility: Rose 4 Reines
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose 4 Reines

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose 4 ReinesL'Occitane en Provence

Angel Schlesser EssentialAngel Schlesser

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 507 votes

Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%

3.73/ 5 · 1,495 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

Category winnerRose 4 ReinesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

50%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

18%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

1,495 votes

Category winnerRose 4 ReinesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAngel Schlesser Essential

SillageAngel Schlesser Essential

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value66

Category winnerAngel Schlesser EssentialBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral91%

powdery74%

fruity65%

fresh spicy48%

citrus39%

floral100%

woody92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

rose69%

fruity61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both floral, rose and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

VioletBlack CurrantRed CurrantBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Bulgarian RoseGrasse RoseMoroccan RoseTurkish Rose

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMuskAmberwoodHeliotropeCedarwood

Top

Red CurrantBergamot

Heart

PeonyFreesiaVioletBulgarian Rose

Base

SandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesViolet, Red Currant, Bergamot and Turkish Rose. Durations are only published for Rose 4 Reines, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter30

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter64

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRose 4 ReinesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 20%Party 7%

Men1

Unisex14

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,712

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2009

Reviews3

Overall rank#26,531

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose 4 ReinesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane en Provence Rose 4 Reines smells like crisp pink flower petals pulled straight from cold morning water. The opening is tart. A bright splash of Italian bergamot pairs with tangy black currant and sweet violet leaf, giving the first few minutes a crisp, botanical bite before the alcohol flashes off. Soon, th…

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Angel Schlesser Essential opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and tart red currant that feels clean and brisk. As the top notes settle, a soft floral heart of peony, freesia, and Bulgarian rose emerges, giving the composition a cool, airy texture. Perfumer Nathalie Lorson built this scent around a quiet balance where…

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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, Rose 4 Reines or Angel Schlesser Essential?

Rose 4 Reines takes 4 of 7 categories. Rose 4 Reines is rated 4.08/5 from 507 votes; Angel Schlesser Essential is rated 3.73/5 from 1,495 votes. Choose Rose 4 Reines for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Angel Schlesser Essential for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rose 4 Reines or Angel Schlesser Essential?

Angel Schlesser Essential lasts longest (Angel Schlesser Essential 61/100, Rose 4 Reines 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose 4 Reines or Angel Schlesser Essential?

Angel Schlesser Essential projects furthest (Angel Schlesser Essential 58/100, Rose 4 Reines 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose 4 Reines and Angel Schlesser Essential smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, rose and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Red Currant, Bergamot and Turkish Rose.

Is Rose 4 Reines or Angel Schlesser Essential better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose 4 Reines is the stronger pick. For winter, Angel Schlesser Essential is the stronger pick. Rose 4 Reines suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose 4 Reines and Angel Schlesser Essential?

Rose 4 Reines has top notes of Violet, Black Currant, Red Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Grasse Rose, Moroccan Rose and Turkish Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amberwood and Heliotrope. Angel Schlesser Essential has top notes of Red Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Freesia, Violet and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Vetiver and Cedar.