Fragrance comparison

Rose Trocadéro vs English Garden

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 140 ratings analysed

Rose Trocadéro

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.78124 votes

Rank #12,999 RoseFloral

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63%scent match

Closely related

English Garden

M. Micallef

3.9416 votes

Rank #52,023 RoseAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Rose Trocadéro
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
English Garden
Choose it for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Rose Trocadéro2/4

English Garden2/4

Ratings & consensus: Rose Trocadéro
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: English Garden
Sillage & projection: English Garden
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Trocadéro

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose TrocadéroLe Jardin Retrouve

English GardenM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 55%

3.94/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 22%Had 16%Want 63%

Category winnerRose TrocadéroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

44%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

124 votes

38%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityEnglish Garden

SillageEnglish Garden

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

musky30%

rose100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both rose, fresh spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RoseBlack Currant

Heart2 to 3 hours

GeraniumClove

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskHoney

Top

Black CurrantMintBergamot

Heart

RoseVioletGeraniumJasmine

Base

MuskWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesRose, Black Currant, Geranium and Musk. Durations are only published for Rose Trocadéro, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall31

Winter10

Day100

Night28

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex7

Women91

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,999

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#52,023

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose TrocadéroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Trocadéro by Le Jardin Retrouve centers on an authentic, dewy rose garden experience. The fragrance opens with fresh rose petals paired with the tart, green bite of black currant. As the scent settles, geranium brings a sharp, leafy edge while clove introduces a gentle, warm spice that keeps the floral profile gr…

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English Garden by M. Micallef is a crisp floral green fragrance that feels like an early morning walk through a blooming yard. It opens with bright black currant and sharp, invigorating mint. As it settles, a bouquet of rose, violet, and geranium takes center stage, grounded by a soft, musky base. It is a refreshing, …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rose Trocadéro or English Garden?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Rose Trocadéro is rated 3.78/5 from 124 votes; English Garden is rated 3.94/5 from 16 votes. Choose Rose Trocadéro for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose English Garden for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Trocadéro or English Garden?

English Garden lasts longest (English Garden 72/100, Rose Trocadéro 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Trocadéro or English Garden?

English Garden projects furthest (English Garden 68/100, Rose Trocadéro 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Trocadéro and English Garden smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, fresh spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Black Currant, Geranium and Musk.

Is Rose Trocadéro or English Garden better for summer or winter?

Rose Trocadéro suits daytime wear; English Garden suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Trocadéro and English Garden?

Rose Trocadéro has top notes of Rose and Black Currant, heart notes of Geranium and Clove, a base of Musk and Honey. English Garden has top notes of Black Currant, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Violet, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Woody Notes.