Fragrance comparison

Roses et Reines Rose Originelle vs Unfold

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

Roses et Reines Rose Originelle

L'Occitane en Provence

4.3816 votes

Rank #31,479 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Unfold

Miguel Matos

3.4744 votes

Rank #17,805 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unfold 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.
Unfold
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Roses et Reines Rose Originelle2/5

Unfold3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Roses et Reines Rose OriginelleL'Occitane en Provence

UnfoldMiguel Matos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 23%Had 11%Want 67%

3.47/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 15%Had 2%Want 83%

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

18%Love

29%Like

18%Ok

24%Dislike

12%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityUnfold

SillageUnfold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value46

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%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh84%

metallic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

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

Metallic notesAldehydesCassis

Heart

latexFirLavenderVioletHedioneMagnolia

Base

IncenseOakmossCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAgarwood (Oud)Coumarin

InformationalShared notesCassis, Magnolia and Violet. 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

Spring53

Summer33

Fall100

Winter93

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men32

Unisex58

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,479

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#17,805

PerfumerMiguel Matos

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerUnfoldHigher 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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Unfold is a woody aromatic Miguel Matos scent built around a cold metallic opening, aldehydic lift, green fir, latex, incense and mossy woods. It reads more experimental than easygoing, with a fresh aromatic surface that darkens into smoky, earthy material. The strongest fit is for wearers who enjoy industrial, forest…

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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 Unfold?

Unfold takes 3 of 5 categories. Roses et Reines Rose Originelle is rated 4.38/5 from 16 votes; Unfold is rated 3.47/5 from 44 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 Unfold for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

Unfold lasts longest (Unfold 81/100, Roses et Reines Rose Originelle 67/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Unfold projects furthest (Unfold 72/100, Roses et Reines Rose Originelle 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roses et Reines Rose Originelle and Unfold smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cassis, Magnolia and Violet.

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

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

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

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. Unfold has top notes of Metallic notes, Aldehydes and Cassis, heart notes of latex, Fir, Lavender and Violet, a base of Incense, Oakmoss, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Agarwood (Oud).