Fragrance comparison

Roses et Reines Jardin Secret vs Joy by Dior

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 4,671 ratings analysed

4 wins

Roses et Reines Jardin Secret

L'Occitane en Provence

4.4937 votes

Rank #26,599 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Joy by Dior

Dior · 2018

3.404,634 votes

Rank #7,094 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roses et Reines Jardin Secret takes 4 of 7 categories.

Roses et Reines Jardin Secret
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Joy by Dior
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Roses et Reines Jardin Secret4/7

Joy by Dior3/7

Ratings & consensus: Roses et Reines Jardin Secret
Community sentiment: Roses et Reines Jardin Secret
Longevity: Joy by Dior
Sillage & projection: Joy by Dior
Value for money: Roses et Reines Jardin Secret
Versatility: Roses et Reines Jardin Secret
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Joy by Dior

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Roses et Reines Jardin SecretL'Occitane en Provence

Joy by DiorDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 26%Had 21%Want 53%

3.40/ 5 · 4,634 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerRoses et Reines Jardin SecretRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

18%Love

38%Like

11%Ok

30%Dislike

2%Hate

4,634 votes

Category winnerRoses et Reines Jardin SecretMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityJoy by Dior

SillageJoy by Dior

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value37

Category winnerRoses et Reines Jardin SecretBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral88%

citrus77%

green65%

woody53%

aromatic42%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

musky69%

rose61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, rose and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCassis

Heart2-3 hrs

Grasse RoseMagnolia

Base4-6 hrs

Black TeaCedar

Top

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineGrasse RosePeachCassis

Base

White MuskSandalwoodCedarPatchouliBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cassis, Grasse Rose and Cedar. Durations are only published for Roses et Reines Jardin Secret, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall50

Winter38

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRoses et Reines Jardin SecretMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 20%Party 7%

Men1

Unisex3

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,599

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#7,094

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2018

Reviews210

Category winnerJoy by DiorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roses et Reines Jardin Secret opens with a sparkling splash of bitter bergamot and tangy cassis bud. That brief tartness clears quickly to reveal a soft heart of dewy Grasse rose petals and creamy magnolia blossoms. It smells like stepping outside into a damp French botanical garden just after sunrise. Instead of suga…

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Joy by Dior opens with a bright burst of juicy mandarin orange and tangy bergamot, giving off an immediate feeling of fresh morning sunshine. As the sparkling citrus begins to settle, a soft bouquet of dewy Grasse rose and creamy jasmine takes over, rounded out by subtle touches of sweet peach. The dry-down rests on c…

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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 Jardin Secret or Joy by Dior?

Roses et Reines Jardin Secret takes 4 of 7 categories. Roses et Reines Jardin Secret is rated 4.49/5 from 37 votes; Joy by Dior is rated 3.40/5 from 4,634 votes. Choose Roses et Reines Jardin Secret for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Joy by Dior for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Roses et Reines Jardin Secret or Joy by Dior?

Joy by Dior lasts longest (Joy by Dior 60/100, Roses et Reines Jardin Secret 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roses et Reines Jardin Secret or Joy by Dior?

Joy by Dior projects furthest (Joy by Dior 55/100, Roses et Reines Jardin Secret 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roses et Reines Jardin Secret and Joy by Dior smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cassis, Grasse Rose and Cedar.

Is Roses et Reines Jardin Secret or Joy by Dior better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Roses et Reines Jardin Secret and Joy by Dior?

Roses et Reines Jardin Secret has top notes of Bergamot and Cassis, heart notes of Grasse Rose and Magnolia, a base of Black Tea and Cedar. Joy by Dior has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Grasse Rose, Peach and Cassis, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli.