Fragrance comparison

Rose Calisson vs Norell Blushing

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 102 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rose Calisson

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1967 votes

Rank #13,694 RoseCitrus

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59%scent match

Closely related

Norell Blushing

Norell

3.7735 votes

Rank #19,284 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Calisson takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rose Calisson
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Norell Blushing
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rose Calisson4/7

Norell Blushing3/7

Ratings & consensus: Rose Calisson
Community sentiment: Rose Calisson
Longevity: Norell Blushing
Sillage & projection: Norell Blushing
Value for money: Rose Calisson
Versatility: Norell Blushing
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Calisson

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose CalissonL'Occitane en Provence

Norell BlushingNorell

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

3.77/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

Category winnerRose CalissonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

45%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

31%Love

34%Like

14%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerRose CalissonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNorell Blushing

SillageNorell Blushing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value44

Category winnerRose CalissonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus91%

white floral83%

sweet74%

woody65%

fruity56%

white floral100%

citrus83%

sweet65%

fruity48%

soapy30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

NectarineMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask RoseMay RoseOrange Blossom

Base5-7 hrs

Calissons d'AixVirginia Cedar

Top

Mandarin OrangePearNectarine

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineDamask Rose

Base

VanillaSandalwoodBirch

InformationalShared notesNectarine, Mandarin Orange, Damask Rose and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Rose Calisson, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer54

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer18

Fall73

Winter18

Day100

Night23

Category winnerNorell BlushingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex7

Women89

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#19,284

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerRose CalissonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane en Provence Rose Calisson brings a cheerful French bakery twist to traditional floral perfumery. The fragrance opens with a refreshing splash of juicy nectarine and bright mandarin orange that immediately softens into a romantic heart of Damask rose, dewy May rose, and sweet orange blossom petals. In the dr…

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Norell Blushing opens with a bright splash of mandarin orange, juicy nectarine, and watery pear before transitioning into a heart of Damask rose, orange blossom, and jasmine. The base lands on birch wood, sandalwood, and a touch of vanilla, giving the fresh floral core a clean, slightly woody finish. This 2017 release…

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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 Calisson or Norell Blushing?

Rose Calisson takes 4 of 7 categories. Rose Calisson is rated 4.19/5 from 67 votes; Norell Blushing is rated 3.77/5 from 35 votes. Choose Rose Calisson for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Norell Blushing for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Calisson or Norell Blushing?

They last about the same: Norell Blushing 63/100, Rose Calisson 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Rose Calisson or Norell Blushing?

Norell Blushing projects furthest (Norell Blushing 62/100, Rose Calisson 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Calisson and Norell Blushing smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Nectarine, Mandarin Orange, Damask Rose and Orange Blossom.

Is Rose Calisson or Norell Blushing better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Calisson is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Calisson is the stronger pick. Rose Calisson suits daytime wear; Norell Blushing suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Calisson and Norell Blushing?

Rose Calisson has top notes of Nectarine and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Damask Rose, May Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Calissons d'Aix and Virginia Cedar. Norell Blushing has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear and Nectarine, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Damask Rose, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Birch.