Fragrance comparison

Rose d'Orient vs Princesse d'Albret

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Rose d'Orient

Marc de la Morandiere

4.502 votes

Rank #55,065 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Princesse d'Albret

Jean d'Albret

4.506 votes

Rank #42,242 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Princesse d'Albret takes 1 of 3 categories.

Rose d'Orient
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Princesse d'Albret
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Rose d'Orient0/3

Princesse d'Albret1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Princesse d'Albret

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose d'OrientMarc de la Morandiere

Princesse d'AlbretJean d'Albret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 13%Want 67%

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 50%Had 13%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

rose84%

floral77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Turkish RosePeachRaspberryYlang-Ylang

Heart2-4 hrs

Virginian CedarLillacLily-of-the-ValleyVioletIrisSandalwoodGreen NotesEgyptian Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmberMusk

Top

AldehydesCitrusesRaspberryCoconutPeachPearBergamotWisteria

Heart

JasmineLilyRoseHeliotropeOrrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangIris

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodBourbon VetiverOpoponaxPatchouliVanillaMuskSpices

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Peach, Raspberry and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Rose d'Orient, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night75

Spring75

Summer25

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 32%Date 29%Casual 28%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,065

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,242

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrincesse d'AlbretHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose d'Orient by Marc de la Morandiere opens with a burst of velvety Turkish rose backed by tart raspberry and plush, sun-warmed peach flesh. It hits fast. A quick flash of cosmetic alcohol clears within three minutes, revealing an opulent bouquet of lilac, Egyptian jasmine, and powdery iris root. Soft sandalwood and …

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Princesse d'Albret starts with a surprising burst of wild strawberry and crisp aldehydes. It settles into a heavy floral heart of iris and rose before settling into a warm, mossy base of vetiver and oakmoss. This mid-century fragrance suits crisp autumn afternoons when you want a dry, green-leaning floral with a subtl…

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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 d'Orient or Princesse d'Albret?

Princesse d'Albret takes 1 of 3 categories. Rose d'Orient is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Princesse d'Albret is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Rose d'Orient for a powdery and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Princesse d'Albret for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose d'Orient or Princesse d'Albret?

They last about the same: Rose d'Orient 60/100, Princesse d'Albret 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Rose d'Orient or Princesse d'Albret?

Projection is very close: Rose d'Orient 50/100, Princesse d'Albret 50/100 for sillage.

Do Rose d'Orient and Princesse d'Albret smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Peach, Raspberry and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Rose d'Orient or Princesse d'Albret better for summer or winter?

Rose d'Orient suits daytime wear; Princesse d'Albret suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose d'Orient and Princesse d'Albret?

Rose d'Orient has top notes of Turkish Rose, Peach, Raspberry and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Virginian Cedar, Lillac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Princesse d'Albret has top notes of Aldehydes, Citruses, Raspberry and Coconut, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily, Rose and Heliotrope, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Bourbon Vetiver and Opoponax.