Fragrance comparison

Rose Poivree vs Fleuve Tendre

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,235 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rose Poivree

The Different Company

3.40684 votes

Rank #5,486 AromaticRose

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57%scent match

Closely related

Fleuve Tendre

Les Liquides Imaginaires

3.88551 votes

Rank #6,477 MuskyAnimalic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Poivree takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rose Poivree
Choose it for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall.
Fleuve Tendre
Choose it for a musky and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rose Poivree4/7

Fleuve Tendre2/7

Ratings & consensus: Fleuve Tendre
Community sentiment: Fleuve Tendre
Longevity: Rose Poivree
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Rose Poivree
Versatility: Rose Poivree
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Poivree

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose PoivreeThe Different Company

Fleuve TendreLes Liquides Imaginaires

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 684 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 551 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerFleuve TendreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

36%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

541 votes

36%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

551 votes

Category winnerFleuve TendreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityRose Poivree

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value42

Category winnerRose PoivreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

rose92%

soft spicy84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

musky100%

animalic91%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic74%

warm spicy65%

rose56%

Scent match57%Closely related · both musky, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderBlack PepperPink Pepper

Heart

Rose

Base

CivetVetiver

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCardamomCuminCorianderSaffronBlack PepperNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

MuskAnimal notesRose WaterGeraniumPetalia

Base6-8+ hrs

CivetSuedeVetiverIncenseTonka BeanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Black Pepper, Civet and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Fleuve Tendre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer33

Fall100

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night79

Category winnerRose PoivreeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex67

Women31

Men30

Unisex57

Women12

Casual 33%Work 29%Date 26%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,486

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews94

Overall rank#6,477

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerRose PoivreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Poivree by The Different Company offers a bracing, unconventional take on rose. Perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena balances the floral heart with intense coriander, black pepper, and pink pepper. The base incorporates civet and vetiver, resulting in a scent that favors earthy and spicy qualities over sugary sweetness. I…

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Fleuve Tendre by Les Liquides Imaginaires starts with an unexpected burst of crisp mandarin orange and zesty cardamom, immediately dusted with warm coriander and black pepper. Rather than staying a typical aquatic blue scent, it quickly settles into a heart of dewy rose water, peppery geranium, and a distinctive warm …

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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 Poivree or Fleuve Tendre?

Rose Poivree takes 4 of 7 categories. Rose Poivree is rated 3.40/5 from 684 votes; Fleuve Tendre is rated 3.88/5 from 551 votes. Choose Rose Poivree for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall. Choose Fleuve Tendre for a musky and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Poivree or Fleuve Tendre?

They last about the same: Rose Poivree 68/100, Fleuve Tendre 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Rose Poivree or Fleuve Tendre?

Projection is very close: Rose Poivree 58/100, Fleuve Tendre 58/100 for sillage.

Do Rose Poivree and Fleuve Tendre smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Black Pepper, Civet and Vetiver.

Is Rose Poivree or Fleuve Tendre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleuve Tendre is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Poivree is the stronger pick. Fleuve Tendre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Poivree and Fleuve Tendre?

Rose Poivree has top notes of Coriander, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, a base of Civet and Vetiver. Fleuve Tendre has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Cumin and Coriander, heart notes of Musk, Animal notes, Rose Water and Geranium, a base of Civet, Suede, Vetiver and Incense.