Fragrance comparison

Rose 4 Reines vs B.U. Fantasy

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 579 ratings analysed

Rose 4 Reines

L'Occitane en Provence · 2009

4.08507 votes

Rank #23,712 RoseFloral

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45%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

B.U. Fantasy

Sarantis

4.0072 votes

Rank #16,023 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

B.U. Fantasy takes 6 of 7 categories.

Rose 4 Reines
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
B.U. Fantasy
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Rose 4 Reines1/7

B.U. Fantasy6/7

Ratings & consensus: Rose 4 Reines
Community sentiment: B.U. Fantasy
Longevity: B.U. Fantasy
Sillage & projection: B.U. Fantasy
Value for money: B.U. Fantasy
Versatility: B.U. Fantasy
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: B.U. Fantasy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose 4 ReinesL'Occitane en Provence

B.U. FantasySarantis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 507 votes

Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%

4.00/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 23%Had 46%Want 31%

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

31%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerB.U. FantasyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityB.U. Fantasy

SillageB.U. Fantasy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value90

Category winnerB.U. FantasyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral91%

powdery74%

fruity65%

fresh spicy48%

citrus39%

fruity100%

sweet91%

powdery83%

fresh74%

floral65%

woody56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and floral

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 CurrantBlack CurrantPineappleMelon

Heart

Tiare FlowerHeliotropeVioletFreesia

Base

SugarVetiverMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesViolet, Black Currant, Red Currant and Sandalwood. 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

Spring55

Summer100

Fall75

Winter80

Day100

Night48

Category winnerB.U. FantasyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,712

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2009

Reviews3

Overall rank#16,023

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerB.U. FantasyHigher 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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B.U. Fantasy is a bright, fruity sweet scent with juicy currant, pineapple and melon over a soft powdery floral heart. As it dries down, sugar, musk and sandalwood give it a playful gourmand finish that stays easy to wear. It suits shoppers who enjoy cheerful, youthful perfumes with a familiar candy-fruit profile. Rev…

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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 B.U. Fantasy?

B.U. Fantasy takes 6 of 7 categories. Rose 4 Reines is rated 4.08/5 from 507 votes; B.U. Fantasy is rated 4.00/5 from 72 votes. Choose Rose 4 Reines for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose B.U. Fantasy for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose 4 Reines or B.U. Fantasy?

B.U. Fantasy lasts longest (B.U. Fantasy 69/100, Rose 4 Reines 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose 4 Reines or B.U. Fantasy?

B.U. Fantasy projects furthest (B.U. Fantasy 69/100, Rose 4 Reines 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose 4 Reines and B.U. Fantasy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Black Currant, Red Currant and Sandalwood.

Is Rose 4 Reines or B.U. Fantasy better for summer or winter?

For summer, B.U. Fantasy is the stronger pick. For winter, B.U. Fantasy is the stronger pick. Rose 4 Reines suits daytime wear; B.U. Fantasy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose 4 Reines and B.U. Fantasy?

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. B.U. Fantasy has top notes of Red Currant, Black Currant, Pineapple and Melon, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Heliotrope, Violet and Freesia, a base of Sugar, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.