Fragrance comparison

17 Nandan Road vs 16a Orchard

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 333 ratings analysed

17 Nandan Road

Ulrich Lang

4.28155 votes

Rank #14,513 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

16a Orchard

Aedes de Venustas

3.88178 votes

Rank #9,374 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

16a Orchard takes 5 of 7 categories.

17 Nandan Road
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
16a Orchard
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

17 Nandan Road2/7

16a Orchard5/7

Ratings & consensus: 17 Nandan Road
Community sentiment: 17 Nandan Road
Longevity: 16a Orchard
Sillage & projection: 16a Orchard
Value for money: 16a Orchard
Versatility: 16a Orchard
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 16a Orchard

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

17 Nandan RoadUlrich Lang

16a OrchardAedes de Venustas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 155 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

Category winner17 Nandan RoadRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

30%Like

15%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

155 votes

31%Love

36%Like

24%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

91 votes

Category winner17 Nandan RoadMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

Longevity16a Orchard

Sillage16a Orchard

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value46

Category winner16a OrchardBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

green84%

fruity77%

musky69%

woody61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

iris77%

fresh69%

musky61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green LeavesBergamotSicilian Lemon

Heart2-3 hrs

OsmanthusIris

Base4-6 hrs

CedarAmbroxanMuskSuede

Notes

IrisGingerBergamotLemonSuedeMuskCardamomJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyQuinceAmbroxanTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sicilian Lemon, Iris and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for 17 Nandan Road, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter6

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer64

Fall82

Winter43

Day–

Night–

Category winner16a OrchardMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex24

Women75

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 21%Party 8%

Men15

Unisex67

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,513

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#9,374

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winner16a OrchardHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulrich Lang 17 Nandan Road presents a crisp, botanical take on osmanthus blossom. The opening bursts wide with crushed green leaves, tart Sicilian lemon, and sunny bergamot. It feels like snapping fresh garden stems between your fingers. Within twenty minutes, the tart citrus yields to a soft apricot-like floral heart…

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16a Orchard by Aedes de Venustas is a Aromatic fragrance for women and men. 16a Orchard was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Frank Voelkl.

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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, 17 Nandan Road or 16a Orchard?

16a Orchard takes 5 of 7 categories. 17 Nandan Road is rated 4.28/5 from 155 votes; 16a Orchard is rated 3.88/5 from 178 votes. Choose 17 Nandan Road for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 16a Orchard for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 17 Nandan Road or 16a Orchard?

16a Orchard lasts longest (16a Orchard 68/100, 17 Nandan Road 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 17 Nandan Road or 16a Orchard?

16a Orchard projects furthest (16a Orchard 54/100, 17 Nandan Road 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 17 Nandan Road and 16a Orchard smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sicilian Lemon, Iris and Ambroxan.

Is 17 Nandan Road or 16a Orchard better for summer or winter?

For summer, 16a Orchard is the stronger pick. For winter, 16a Orchard is the stronger pick. 17 Nandan Road suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 17 Nandan Road and 16a Orchard?

17 Nandan Road has top notes of Green Leaves, Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Osmanthus and Iris, a base of Cedar, Ambroxan, Musk and Suede. 16a Orchard features Iris, Ginger, Bergamot, Lemon and Suede.