Scrumptious vs Romance de Provence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Scrumptious takes 3 of 4 categories.
ScrumptiousChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Romance de ProvenceChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Scrumptious3/4
Romance de Provence1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Scrumptious
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Scrumptious
- Sillage & projection
- Scrumptious
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Romance de Provence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ScrumptiousNeil MorrisRomance de ProvenceCatherine MalandrinoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 15%Had 30%Want 55%
3.72/ 5 · 110 votes
Have 53%Had 25%Want 22%
Category winnerScrumptiousRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
58%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
28%Love
41%Like
9%Ok
18%Dislike
4%Hate
110 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityScrumptious
SillageScrumptious
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
vanilla92%
fruity84%
sweet77%
amber69%
green61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
caramel77%
white floral69%
woody61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, vanilla and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangePearBergamotRose
Heart
Green TeaJasmineLavender
Base
VanilleWhite Amber
Top15-30 mins
Black CurrantPearMandarin OrangeApple Blossom
Heart2-4 hrs
VioletGreen TeaJasmineRoseOrange BlossomLily
Base5-7 hrs
CaramelVanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmber
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pear, Rose and Green Tea. Durations are only published for Romance de Provence, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall75
Winter100
Day100
Night25
Spring63
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day65
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#41,120
PerfumerNeil Morris
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#32,284
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRomance de ProvenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotScrumptious opens with juicy pear and bright citrus, then softens into a sweet vanilla floral with a gentle green tea lift. It reads cheerful, smooth, and easy to like. If you enjoy fruity vanilla scents that stay airy rather than heavy, this is the kind of perfume that may suit you best. The rose, jasmine, and white …
Reviews →Romance de Provence by Catherine Malandrino opens with a juicy splash of ripe black currant, crisp pear, and sparkling mandarin orange sweetened by delicate apple blossom. As the initial fruit brightness settles, the heart reveals a soft bouquet of jasmine, powdery violet, and dewy rose balanced by clean green tea and…
Reviews →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, Scrumptious or Romance de Provence?
Scrumptious takes 3 of 4 categories. Scrumptious is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes; Romance de Provence is rated 3.72/5 from 110 votes. Choose Scrumptious for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Romance de Provence for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Scrumptious or Romance de Provence?
Scrumptious lasts longest (Scrumptious 73/100, Romance de Provence 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Scrumptious or Romance de Provence?
Scrumptious projects furthest (Scrumptious 68/100, Romance de Provence 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Scrumptious and Romance de Provence smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pear, Rose and Green Tea.
Is Scrumptious or Romance de Provence better for summer or winter?
Scrumptious suits daytime wear; Romance de Provence suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Scrumptious and Romance de Provence?
Scrumptious has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear, Bergamot and Rose, heart notes of Green Tea, Jasmine and Lavender, a base of Vanille and White Amber. Romance de Provence has top notes of Black Currant, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Apple Blossom, heart notes of Violet, Green Tea, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.
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