Vaara vs La Petite Fleur de Provence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
La Petite Fleur de Provence takes 4 of 7 categories.
VaaraChoose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
La Petite Fleur de ProvenceChoose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vaara3/7
La Petite Fleur de Provence4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- La Petite Fleur de Provence
- Community sentiment
- La Petite Fleur de Provence
- Longevity
- Vaara
- Sillage & projection
- Vaara
- Value for money
- La Petite Fleur de Provence
- Versatility
- La Petite Fleur de Provence
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vaara
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VaaraPenhaligon'sLa Petite Fleur de ProvenceParis ElyseesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 1,352 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
4.13/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 37%Had 13%Want 50%
Category winnerLa Petite Fleur de ProvenceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
50%Like
7%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
1,115 votes
35%Love
52%Like
6%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerLa Petite Fleur de ProvenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVaara
SillageVaara
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLa Petite Fleur de ProvenceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
rose92%
sweet84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
powdery61%
floral100%
fresh83%
rose65%
woody48%
white floral30%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both floral, rose and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
QuinceRose WaterSaffronCorianderCarrot Seeds
Heart
RosePeonyFreesiaMagnolia
Base
HoneyWhite MuskCedarSandalwoodBenzoinTonka Bean
Top30 to 45 minutes
FreesiaPeonyLitchiRose
Heart2 to 3 hours
MagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyRose Petals
Base2 to 3 hours
CedarHoneyAmber
InformationalShared notesRose, Peony, Freesia and Magnolia. Durations are only published for La Petite Fleur de Provence, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Spring95
Summer32
Fall100
Winter68
Day100
Night53
Category winnerLa Petite Fleur de ProvenceMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,532
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews152
Overall rank#28,321
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerVaaraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVaara opens as a juicy quince and rose scent with saffron, coriander, and carrot seed giving it a dry, lightly spiced edge. It starts bright and plush, then settles into a creamy floral musk with sandalwood, honey, and soft powder. It suits shoppers who want a refined rose that feels polished, feminine-leaning, and a …
Reviews →La Petite Fleur de Provence by Paris Elysees presents a crisp, petal-heavy bouquet framed by subtle fruit and grounding woods. Launched in 2021, the scent opens with dewy freesia, fresh peony, tart litchi, and tender rose. As the bright start settles, magnolia and lily-of-the-valley merge with softer rose petals, givi…
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, Vaara or La Petite Fleur de Provence?
La Petite Fleur de Provence takes 4 of 7 categories. Vaara is rated 3.80/5 from 1,352 votes; La Petite Fleur de Provence is rated 4.13/5 from 31 votes. Choose Vaara for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose La Petite Fleur de Provence for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Vaara or La Petite Fleur de Provence?
Vaara lasts longest (Vaara 66/100, La Petite Fleur de Provence 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vaara or La Petite Fleur de Provence?
Vaara projects furthest (Vaara 58/100, La Petite Fleur de Provence 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vaara and La Petite Fleur de Provence smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, rose and fresh accords. Common notes include Rose, Peony, Freesia and Magnolia.
Is Vaara or La Petite Fleur de Provence better for summer or winter?
For summer, La Petite Fleur de Provence is the stronger pick. For winter, La Petite Fleur de Provence is the stronger pick. La Petite Fleur de Provence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vaara and La Petite Fleur de Provence?
Vaara has top notes of Quince, Rose Water, Saffron and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Freesia and Magnolia, a base of Honey, White Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood. La Petite Fleur de Provence has top notes of Freesia, Peony, Litchi and Rose, heart notes of Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose Petals, a base of Cedar, Honey and Amber.
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