Fragrance comparison

Roses et Reines Rose Originelle vs Solar

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

Roses et Reines Rose Originelle

L'Occitane en Provence

4.3816 votes

Rank #31,479 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Solar

Boadicea the Victorious

4.1042 votes

Rank #23,576 WoodyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Solar takes 3 of 5 categories.

Roses et Reines Rose Originelle
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Solar
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Roses et Reines Rose Originelle2/5

Solar3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Roses et Reines Rose OriginelleL'Occitane en Provence

SolarBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 23%Had 11%Want 67%

4.10/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 35%Had 16%Want 50%

Category winnerRoses et Reines Rose OriginelleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

38%Love

43%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySolar

SillageSolar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value25

Category winnerRoses et Reines Rose OriginelleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

citrus77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

floral92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Rose PetalsBergamotCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

Grasse RoseTurkey Red RoseMagnoliaViolet

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

Top

CassisPeachBergamot

Heart

MagnoliaEgyptian JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose de Mai

Base

MuskCashmere WoodPatchouliSandalwoodAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cassis, Magnolia and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Roses et Reines Rose Originelle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer69

Fall77

Winter46

Day100

Night55

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men7

Unisex20

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,479

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#23,576

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSolarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roses et Reines Rose Originelle by L'Occitane en Provence smells like walking through a damp French flower garden at sunrise. It avoids sugary syrup entirely. Instead, you get a crisp blast of freshly cut rose petals paired with tart cassis berries and zesty bergamot. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus sparkle …

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Solar opens with a sharp burst of green cassis and zesty bergamot, immediately softened by sweet peach. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts into a dense floral heart dominated by magnolia, Egyptian jasmine, and May rose. The base grounds the heavy petals with creamy sandalwood, clean musk, and synthetic amber. W…

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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 Rose Originelle or Solar?

Solar takes 3 of 5 categories. Roses et Reines Rose Originelle is rated 4.38/5 from 16 votes; Solar is rated 4.10/5 from 42 votes. Choose Roses et Reines Rose Originelle for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Solar for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Roses et Reines Rose Originelle or Solar?

Solar lasts longest (Solar 72/100, Roses et Reines Rose Originelle 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roses et Reines Rose Originelle or Solar?

Solar projects furthest (Solar 70/100, Roses et Reines Rose Originelle 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roses et Reines Rose Originelle and Solar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cassis, Magnolia and Sandalwood.

Is Roses et Reines Rose Originelle or Solar better for summer or winter?

Roses et Reines Rose Originelle suits daytime wear; Solar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roses et Reines Rose Originelle and Solar?

Roses et Reines Rose Originelle has top notes of Rose Petals, Bergamot and Cassis, heart notes of Grasse Rose, Turkey Red Rose, Magnolia and Violet, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Solar has top notes of Cassis, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Egyptian Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose de Mai, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Sandalwood.