Fragrance comparison

Spring in Provence vs 1000

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,214 ratings analysed

Spring in Provence

Celine Dion

4.0369 votes

Rank #27,932 PowderyCitrus

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28%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

1000

Jean Patou · 1972

4.481,145 votes

Rank #23,126 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1000 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Spring in Provence
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1000
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Spring in Provence1/7

10006/7

Ratings & consensus: 1000
Community sentiment: Spring in Provence
Longevity: 1000
Sillage & projection: 1000
Value for money: 1000
Versatility: 1000
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1000

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Spring in ProvenceCeline Dion

1000Jean Patou

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 27%Had 34%Want 39%

4.48/ 5 · 1,145 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winner1000Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

57%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

69 votes

48%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

1,145 votes

Category winnerSpring in ProvenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

Longevity1000

Sillage1000

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value53

Category winner1000Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

yellow floral69%

white floral61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

rose53%

violet38%

fruity30%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPassionfruitCoriander

Heart2-3 hrs

HoneysuckleMimosaViolet

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Top

Bulgarian RoseOsmanthusTarragonGreen NotesCorianderBergamotAngelica

Heart

May RoseJasmineEucalyptusGeraniumIrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossVioletCivetPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coriander, Violet and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Spring in Provence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer29

Fall12

Winter0

Day100

Night15

Spring90

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner1000Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%

Men1

Unisex23

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,932

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#23,126

PerfumerJean Kerleo

Launched1972

Reviews0

Category winner1000Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celine Dion Spring in Provence is a breezy floral Eau de Toilette designed around the fresh tranquility of blooming meadows. The scent opens with an invigorating splash of Italian bergamot and bright passionfruit, immediately sharpened by a pinch of aromatic coriander seed. At the heart, honeyed honeysuckle and powder…

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Jean Patou 1000 represents the peak of traditional French chypre perfumery. Released in 1972, this dry floral composition highlights green tarragon, rich Bulgarian rose, and a base of earthy oakmoss. It is tailored for cold weather wear and collectors who value bitter, animalic scents over modern sweet juices.

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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, Spring in Provence or 1000?

1000 takes 6 of 7 categories. Spring in Provence is rated 4.03/5 from 69 votes; 1000 is rated 4.48/5 from 1,145 votes. Choose Spring in Provence for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1000 for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Spring in Provence or 1000?

1000 lasts longest (1000 71/100, Spring in Provence 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Spring in Provence or 1000?

1000 projects furthest (1000 63/100, Spring in Provence 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Spring in Provence and 1000 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Violet and Vetiver.

Is Spring in Provence or 1000 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Spring in Provence is the stronger pick. For winter, 1000 is the stronger pick. Spring in Provence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Spring in Provence and 1000?

Spring in Provence has top notes of Bergamot, Passionfruit and Coriander, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Mimosa and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). 1000 has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Osmanthus, Tarragon and Green Notes, heart notes of May Rose, Jasmine, Eucalyptus and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Violet, Civet and Patchouli.