Fragrance comparison

Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette vs Elderberry

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette

L'Occitane en Provence

4.2129 votes

Rank #34,308 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Elderberry

Scents of Man

4.006 votes

Rank #40,402 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elderberry takes 3 of 4 categories.

Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elderberry
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette1/4

Elderberry3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elderberry
Sillage & projection: Elderberry
Value for money: Elderberry
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de ToiletteL'Occitane en Provence

ElderberryScents of Man

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 41%Had 20%Want 39%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

50%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityElderberry

SillageElderberry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value92

Category winnerElderberryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

rose77%

fresh65%

floral53%

sour42%

fruity100%

sweet83%

citrus65%

woody48%

green30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Red CurrantBlackberryGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Red RoseRed BerriesPink Peony

Base3-5 hrs

RoseRaspberryWhite MuskSandalwood

Top

ElderberryGreengageLimeGrapefruitBergamotBlackberry

Heart

Candied FruitsRaspberryPeachPear

Base

QuinceVanillaOakSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlackberry, Grapefruit, Raspberry and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall50

Winter30

Day100

Night24

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 29%Date 24%Party 9%

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,308

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#40,402

PerfumerAndrea Byrne

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRoses et Reines en Rouge Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spray this on and the red currant hits immediately. It is tart, mouthwatering, and unapologetically crisp. L'Occitane Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette bypasses heavy powdery florals in favor of bright, ruby-colored fruit. The initial burst brings sharp grapefruit and crushed blackberry, quickly followed by fre…

Reviews →

Elderberry by Scents of Man offers a bright, fruit-forward experience that centers on a realistic, tart elderberry note supported by sharp citrus and soft woods. Launched in 2021 by Andrea Byrne, this unisex fragrance leans into a crisp, orchard-inspired profile that performs best during the transition of spring into …

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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 en Rouge Eau de Toilette or Elderberry?

Elderberry takes 3 of 4 categories. Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes; Elderberry is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elderberry for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette or Elderberry?

Elderberry lasts longest (Elderberry 80/100, Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette or Elderberry?

Elderberry projects furthest (Elderberry 56/100, Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette and Elderberry smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Blackberry, Grapefruit, Raspberry and Sandalwood.

Is Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette or Elderberry better for summer or winter?

Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear; Elderberry suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette and Elderberry?

Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette has top notes of Red Currant, Blackberry and Grapefruit, heart notes of Red Rose, Red Berries and Pink Peony, a base of Rose, Raspberry, White Musk and Sandalwood. Elderberry has top notes of Elderberry, Greengage, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Candied Fruits, Raspberry, Peach and Pear, a base of Quince, Vanilla, Oak and Sandalwood.