Fragrance comparison

Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette vs Istanbul IST

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 53 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

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Istanbul IST

The Scent of Departure

3.5424 votes

Rank #56,208 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Istanbul IST takes 3 of 5 categories.

Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Istanbul IST
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette2/5

Istanbul IST3/5

Ratings & consensus: Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Istanbul IST
Sillage & projection: Istanbul IST
Value for money: Istanbul IST
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

Istanbul ISTThe Scent of Departure

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 41%Had 20%Want 39%

3.54/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 9%Had 16%Want 75%

Category winnerRoses et Reines en Rouge Eau de ToiletteRating 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

13%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityIstanbul IST

SillageIstanbul IST

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value75

Category winnerIstanbul ISTBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

rose77%

fresh65%

floral53%

sour42%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

rose61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and rose

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

SpiceselemiBergamotRed BerriesGrapefruit

Heart

LitchiRosePepperSweet NotesLotusRaspberryViolet

Base

Woodsy NotesSandalwoodCinnamonMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Red Berries, Rose and Raspberry. 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

Spring86

Summer100

Fall71

Winter43

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,308

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#56,208

PerfumerGerald Ghislain

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

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Istanbul IST by The Scent of Departure opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and grapefruit, layered over a warm, peppery core. It settles into a soft cedarwood base, capturing the breezy vibe of the Bosporus. It works well for casual daytime wear during warm spring months.

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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 Istanbul IST?

Istanbul IST takes 3 of 5 categories. Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes; Istanbul IST is rated 3.54/5 from 24 votes. Choose Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Istanbul IST for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

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

Istanbul IST lasts longest (Istanbul IST 65/100, 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 Istanbul IST?

Istanbul IST projects furthest (Istanbul IST 58/100, 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 Istanbul IST smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and rose accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Red Berries, Rose and Raspberry.

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

Roses et Reines en Rouge Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear; Istanbul IST suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Istanbul IST has top notes of Spices, elemi, Bergamot and Red Berries, heart notes of Litchi, Rose, Pepper and Sweet Notes, a base of Woodsy Notes, Sandalwood, Cinnamon and Musk.