Fragrance comparison

Rose Trocadéro vs Un Coeur en Mai

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 469 ratings analysed

Rose Trocadéro

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.78124 votes

Rank #12,999 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Un Coeur en Mai

MDCI Parfums

4.07345 votes

Rank #7,608 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Un Coeur en Mai takes 5 of 7 categories.

Rose Trocadéro
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Un Coeur en Mai
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Rose Trocadéro2/7

Un Coeur en Mai5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose TrocadéroLe Jardin Retrouve

Un Coeur en MaiMDCI Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 55%

4.07/ 5 · 345 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerUn Coeur en MaiRating 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

35%Love

47%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

345 votes

Category winnerUn Coeur en MaiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityUn Coeur en Mai

SillageUn Coeur en Mai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value31

Category winnerRose TrocadéroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

musky30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

rose77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both rose, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

GalbanumMelonPetitgrainBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

MimosaRoseGeraniumPepperCoriander

Base

Musk

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

Spring100

Summer63

Fall0

Winter7

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRose TrocadéroMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex7

Women91

Men1

Unisex21

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,999

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#7,608

PerfumerPatricia de Nicolai

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerUn Coeur en MaiHigher 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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Un Coeur en Mai is a green floral with a crisp spring opening, built around galbanum, citrus, soft rose, mimosa and clean musk. Reviewers often describe it as fresh, delicate and elegant, with a grassy bite rather than a sugary floral mood. It suits people who enjoy transparent rose, powdery yellow flowers and old-sch…

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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 Un Coeur en Mai?

Un Coeur en Mai takes 5 of 7 categories. Rose Trocadéro is rated 3.78/5 from 124 votes; Un Coeur en Mai is rated 4.07/5 from 345 votes. Choose Rose Trocadéro for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Un Coeur en Mai for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rose Trocadéro or Un Coeur en Mai?

Un Coeur en Mai lasts longest (Un Coeur en Mai 69/100, Rose Trocadéro 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Trocadéro or Un Coeur en Mai?

Un Coeur en Mai projects furthest (Un Coeur en Mai 61/100, Rose Trocadéro 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Trocadéro and Un Coeur en Mai smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rose, Black Currant, Geranium and Musk.

Is Rose Trocadéro or Un Coeur en Mai better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rose Trocadéro and Un Coeur en Mai?

Rose Trocadéro has top notes of Rose and Black Currant, heart notes of Geranium and Clove, a base of Musk and Honey. Un Coeur en Mai has top notes of Galbanum, Melon, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Mimosa, Rose, Geranium and Pepper, a base of Musk.