Fragrance comparison

Rose Calisson vs Walk In The Sun

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

6 wins

Rose Calisson

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1967 votes

Rank #13,694 RoseCitrus

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55%scent match

Closely related

Walk In The Sun

Douglas

3.7929 votes

Rank #49,301 CitrusYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Calisson takes 6 of 8 categories.

Rose Calisson
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Walk In The Sun
Choose it for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Rose Calisson6/8

Walk In The Sun2/8

Ratings & consensus: Rose Calisson
Community sentiment: Rose Calisson
Longevity: Rose Calisson
Sillage & projection: Rose Calisson
Value for money: Walk In The Sun
Versatility: Walk In The Sun
Note pyramid (duration): Rose Calisson
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Calisson

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose CalissonL'Occitane en Provence

Walk In The SunDouglas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

3.79/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 46%Had 14%Want 41%

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

34%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerRose CalissonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityRose Calisson

SillageRose Calisson

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value80

Category winnerWalk In The SunBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus91%

white floral83%

sweet74%

woody65%

fruity56%

citrus100%

yellow floral91%

sweet83%

white floral74%

woody65%

fruity56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, white floral 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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Ylang-YlangBlack CurrantNectarine

Base4-6 hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouli

Category winnerRose CalissonLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer54

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night32

Spring58

Summer100

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night31

Category winnerWalk In The SunMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex7

Women89

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

Men0

Unisex44

Women56

Casual 44%Work 33%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#49,301

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Walk In The Sun by Douglas delivers an instant burst of sunshine that feels like slicing into fresh citrus outdoors. The scent opens with bright bergamot, juicy mandarin orange, and sparkling orange blossom that immediately lift your spirits. As the initial zest settles, smooth ylang-ylang and ripe nectarine bring a s…

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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 Walk In The Sun?

Rose Calisson takes 6 of 8 categories. Rose Calisson is rated 4.19/5 from 67 votes; Walk In The Sun is rated 3.79/5 from 29 votes. Choose Rose Calisson for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Walk In The Sun for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Calisson or Walk In The Sun?

Rose Calisson lasts longest (Rose Calisson 61/100, Walk In The Sun 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Calisson or Walk In The Sun?

Rose Calisson projects furthest (Rose Calisson 51/100, Walk In The Sun 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Calisson and Walk In The Sun smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Nectarine, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom.

Is Rose Calisson or Walk In The Sun better for summer or winter?

For summer, Walk In The Sun is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Calisson is the stronger pick. Rose Calisson suits daytime wear; Walk In The Sun suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Calisson and Walk In The Sun?

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. Walk In The Sun has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Black Currant and Nectarine, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Patchouli.