Fragrance comparison

Roses et Reines vs Amethyst Exquise

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,083 ratings analysed

Roses et Reines

L'Occitane en Provence

4.23401 votes

Rank #4,923 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Amethyst Exquise

Lalique

3.77682 votes

Rank #5,469 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amethyst Exquise takes 4 of 7 categories.

Roses et Reines
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amethyst Exquise
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Roses et Reines3/7

Amethyst Exquise4/7

Ratings & consensus: Roses et Reines
Community sentiment: Roses et Reines
Longevity: Amethyst Exquise
Sillage & projection: Amethyst Exquise
Value for money: Amethyst Exquise
Versatility: Amethyst Exquise
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Roses et Reines

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Roses et ReinesL'Occitane en Provence

Amethyst ExquiseLalique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 401 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 682 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerRoses et ReinesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

401 votes

27%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

682 votes

Category winnerRoses et ReinesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAmethyst Exquise

SillageAmethyst Exquise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value68

Category winnerAmethyst ExquiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

floral65%

musky56%

fruity100%

sweet88%

floral77%

powdery65%

vanilla53%

woody42%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCassia

Heart2-3 hrs

Bulgarian RoseGrasse RoseTurkish RoseMoroccan RoseBlackberryRaspberry

Base3-5 hrs

MuskHeliotropeWhite Cedar Extract

Top

BlackberryBlack CurrantRaspberryHeliotrope

Heart

OrchidBulgarian Rose

Base

VanillaSandalwoodBenzoinGardenia

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Blackberry, Raspberry and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Roses et Reines, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day100

Night26

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmethyst ExquiseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 20%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,923

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#5,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Category winnerRoses et ReinesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane en Provence Roses et Reines centers on dewy rose petals soaked in tart fruit nectar. You get an immediate burst of bright bergamot and green cassia before four distinct rose varietals step forward. Grasse rose, Bulgarian rose, and Turkish rose bring a petal-soft texture, backed by juicy raspberry and ripe b…

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Lalique Amethyst Exquise opens with a cold, almost frozen blast of dark blackberry and sharp black currant, immediately establishing its nocturnal character. Unlike its brighter predecessor, this version settles into a warm, powdery woody base where cozy sandalwood and sweet benzoin anchor the jammy fruits. It behaves…

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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, Roses et Reines or Amethyst Exquise?

Amethyst Exquise takes 4 of 7 categories. Roses et Reines is rated 4.23/5 from 401 votes; Amethyst Exquise is rated 3.77/5 from 682 votes. Choose Roses et Reines for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amethyst Exquise for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Roses et Reines or Amethyst Exquise?

Amethyst Exquise lasts longest (Amethyst Exquise 66/100, Roses et Reines 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roses et Reines or Amethyst Exquise?

Amethyst Exquise projects furthest (Amethyst Exquise 61/100, Roses et Reines 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roses et Reines and Amethyst Exquise smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Blackberry, Raspberry and Heliotrope.

Is Roses et Reines or Amethyst Exquise better for summer or winter?

For summer, Roses et Reines is the stronger pick. For winter, Amethyst Exquise is the stronger pick. Roses et Reines suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roses et Reines and Amethyst Exquise?

Roses et Reines has top notes of Bergamot and Cassia, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Grasse Rose, Turkish Rose and Moroccan Rose, a base of Musk, Heliotrope and White Cedar Extract. Amethyst Exquise has top notes of Blackberry, Black Currant, Raspberry and Heliotrope, heart notes of Orchid and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Gardenia.