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Roxane vs Eau Sans Pareil

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

Updated 356 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roxane takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Roxane

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Eau Sans Pareil

    Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Roxane3/5
Eau Sans Pareil2/5
Ratings & consensus
Roxane
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Roxane
Sillage & projection
Roxane
Value for money
Eau Sans Pareil
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Eau Sans Pareil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
RoxaneArno Sorel
Eau Sans PareilPenhaligon's
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.21/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%
3.82/ 5 · 342 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
Category winnerRoxaneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
36%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

35%Love
42%Like
7%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

293 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityRoxane

SillageRoxane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value46
Category winnerEau Sans PareilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
fresh69%
aldehydic61%
woody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
rose61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AldehydesBergamotLemonNeroli
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyOrris Root
Base
SandalwoodVanillaCedarAmberMusk
Top
RaspberryCypressAldehydesPineappleKumquatBergamotMarigoldMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseCloveYlang-YlangJasmineOrris RootAfrican Orange FlowerLicoriceLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossVetiverPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberMuskBenzoinVanille
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer67
Fall67
Winter50
Day100
Night80
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
Men14
Unisex51
Women36
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#6,284

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerEau Sans PareilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roxane opens with a bright aldehydic citrus lift, then settles into soft white florals, powdery iris, and a smooth woody vanilla base. It reads classic, silky, and slightly mysterious rather than airy or modern. If you enjoy floral aldehydes with a velvety texture and noticeable presence, this is the kind of scent th…

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Eau Sans Pareil is a sparkling, green-fruity chypre with tart raspberry, citrus, cypress and aldehydes up front. On skin, reviewers often describe it as airy, sharp, woody and lightly powdery rather than simple sweetness. It suits people who enjoy vintage-leaning fruit, moss and clean woods. Sample first if jammy ras…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Roxane or Eau Sans Pareil?

Roxane takes 3 of 5 categories. Roxane is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; Eau Sans Pareil is rated 3.82/5 from 342 votes. Choose Roxane for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau Sans Pareil for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Roxane or Eau Sans Pareil?

They last about the same: Roxane 70/100, Eau Sans Pareil 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Roxane or Eau Sans Pareil?

Roxane projects furthest (Roxane 73/100, Eau Sans Pareil 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roxane and Eau Sans Pareil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Roxane or Eau Sans Pareil better for summer or winter?

Roxane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roxane and Eau Sans Pareil?

Roxane has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orris Root, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Cedar and Amber. Eau Sans Pareil has top notes of Raspberry, Cypress, Aldehydes and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose, Clove, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.

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