Fragrance comparison

Rose 4 Reines vs Professor

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 513 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rose 4 Reines

L'Occitane en Provence · 2009

4.08507 votes

Rank #23,723 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Professor

Amado

2.336 votes

Rank #67,389 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose 4 Reines takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rose 4 Reines
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Professor
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Rose 4 Reines3/4

Professor1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rose 4 Reines
Sillage & projection: Professor
Value for money: Rose 4 Reines
Versatility: Not scored
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

ProfessorAmado

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 507 votes

Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%

2.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

17%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate33

Category winners

LongevityRose 4 Reines

SillageProfessor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value25

Category winnerRose 4 ReinesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral91%

powdery74%

fruity65%

fresh spicy48%

citrus39%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

musky77%

amber69%

earthy61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both citrus

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

BergamotGingerMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantSaffron

Heart

MagnoliaMoroccan RoseBulgarian RoseCashmere Wood

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCastoreumOakmossVetiverAmberTonkaMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Turkish Rose and Moroccan 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

Summer33

Fall33

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men38

Unisex13

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2009

Reviews3

Overall rank#67,389

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

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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Professor by Amado opens with a bright, slightly tart citrus mix, then quickly turns warm and spicy with ginger and saffron. In the heart, magnolia and rose add a smooth floral lift over cashmere woods. The dry-down leans woody, musky and ambered, with earthy patchouli, vetiver and oakmoss, plus a subtle animalic edge…

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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 Professor?

Rose 4 Reines takes 3 of 4 categories. Rose 4 Reines is rated 4.08/5 from 507 votes; Professor is rated 2.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Rose 4 Reines for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Professor for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose 4 Reines or Professor?

Rose 4 Reines lasts longest (Rose 4 Reines 58/100, Professor 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose 4 Reines or Professor?

Projection is very close: Professor 53/100, Rose 4 Reines 52/100 for sillage.

Do Rose 4 Reines and Professor smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Turkish Rose and Moroccan Rose.

Is Rose 4 Reines or Professor better for summer or winter?

Rose 4 Reines suits daytime wear; Professor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose 4 Reines and Professor?

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. Professor has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Magnolia, Moroccan Rose, Bulgarian Rose and Cashmere Wood, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Castoreum and Oakmoss.