Fragrance comparison

Roses & Chocolate vs Lucia

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 2,111 ratings analysed

4 wins

Roses & Chocolate

Mancera

3.46966 votes

Rank #9,348 ChocolatePowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

Lucia

Oriflame

3.581,145 votes

Rank #9,963 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roses & Chocolate takes 4 of 7 categories.

Roses & Chocolate
Choose it for a chocolate and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Lucia
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Roses & Chocolate4/7

Lucia3/7

Ratings & consensus: Lucia
Community sentiment: Lucia
Longevity: Roses & Chocolate
Sillage & projection: Roses & Chocolate
Value for money: Lucia
Versatility: Roses & Chocolate
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Roses & Chocolate

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Roses & ChocolateMancera

LuciaOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 966 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.58/ 5 · 1,145 votes

Have 35%Had 65%Want 0%

Category winnerLuciaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

29%Dislike

3%Hate

966 votes

15%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

1,129 votes

Category winnerLuciaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRoses & Chocolate

SillageRoses & Chocolate

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value67

Category winnerLuciaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

chocolate100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

rose77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

woody69%

green61%

Scent match10%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PeachBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Dark ChocolateRoseViolet

Base6-10 hrs

VanillaWhite MuskCedar

Top

MagnoliaAmalfi LemonBlack CurrantIvyMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineHyacinthOrchidRoseViolet

Base

PeachSandalwoodMuskWoody NotesBlackberryDamask Plum

InformationalShared notesPeach, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Rose. Durations are only published for Roses & Chocolate, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRoses & ChocolateMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex33

Women63

Men1

Unisex2

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,348

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews102

Overall rank#9,963

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerRoses & ChocolateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Roses & Chocolate takes a quirky path for a gourmand perfume. Do not expect a simple candy bar. The first spray delivers tart black currant and bright mandarin orange alongside an upfront puff of dry cocoa powder. Give it five minutes. The sharp citrus flash softens fast, letting rich dark chocolate, velvety r…

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Lucia by Oriflame is a clean, bright floral with citrus, magnolia, jasmine and soft fruit over musk and sandalwood. Wearers often compare it to a lighter, soapier take on Dior J'adore, with a crisp spring feel rather than a deep or sensual mood. It suits daytime, office wear and easy warm-weather use, especially if yo…

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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, Roses & Chocolate or Lucia?

Roses & Chocolate takes 4 of 7 categories. Roses & Chocolate is rated 3.46/5 from 966 votes; Lucia is rated 3.58/5 from 1,145 votes. Choose Roses & Chocolate for a chocolate and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Lucia for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Roses & Chocolate or Lucia?

Roses & Chocolate lasts longest (Roses & Chocolate 68/100, Lucia 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roses & Chocolate or Lucia?

Roses & Chocolate projects furthest (Roses & Chocolate 65/100, Lucia 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roses & Chocolate and Lucia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Peach, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Rose.

Is Roses & Chocolate or Lucia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Roses & Chocolate is the stronger pick. For winter, Roses & Chocolate is the stronger pick. Roses & Chocolate suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roses & Chocolate and Lucia?

Roses & Chocolate has top notes of Peach, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Dark Chocolate, Rose and Violet, a base of Vanilla, White Musk and Cedar. Lucia has top notes of Magnolia, Amalfi Lemon, Black Currant and Ivy, heart notes of Jasmine, Hyacinth, Orchid and Rose, a base of Peach, Sandalwood, Musk and Woody Notes.