Fragrance comparison

Absolu vs Fleurs d'Orlane

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,843 ratings analysed

5 wins

Absolu

Rochas

4.051,508 votes

Rank #1,236 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Fleurs d'Orlane

Orlane

3.81335 votes

Rank #3,548 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolu takes 5 of 7 categories.

Absolu
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Fleurs d'Orlane
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Absolu5/7

Fleurs d'Orlane2/7

Ratings & consensus: Absolu
Community sentiment: Absolu
Longevity: Absolu
Sillage & projection: Fleurs d'Orlane
Value for money: Absolu
Versatility: Fleurs d'Orlane
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbsoluRochas

Fleurs d'OrlaneOrlane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 1,508 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 335 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

Category winnerAbsoluRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,288 votes

37%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

314 votes

Category winnerAbsoluMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAbsolu

SillageFleurs d'Orlane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value55

Category winnerAbsoluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

white floral83%

citrus74%

sweet65%

powdery56%

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

yellow floral77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both white floral, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeFig Leaf

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyPepperRose

Base

BenzoinTolu BalsamLabdanumCedar

Top

Orange BlossomGreen NotesWater HyacinthPeachClovesMandarin OrangeBergamotOrange

Heart

NarcissusLilyCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangTuberoseWhite FlowersOrchid

Base

HoneyPowdery NotesMuskAmberBenzoinSandalwoodStyraxCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Lily and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring28

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFleurs d'OrlaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex24

Women73

Men2

Unisex2

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,236

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews136

Overall rank#3,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews57

Category winnerAbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolu by Rochas is a resinous, warm oriental fragrance for women. It opens with vibrant mandarin orange and crisp fig leaf before settling into a deep heart of orange blossom, rose, and black pepper. The base anchors the scent with benzoin, tolu balsam, and cedar, creating a rich profile best suited for cold autumn a…

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Fleurs d'Orlane is a bold 1980s floral green fragrance built around orange blossom, hyacinth, lily, narcissus and honeyed powder. Reviews point to a scent that can feel bright, brassy and very floral, with enough green bite to stop the sweetness from turning syrupy. It suits vintage floral lovers best, especially thos…

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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, Absolu or Fleurs d'Orlane?

Absolu takes 5 of 7 categories. Absolu is rated 4.05/5 from 1,508 votes; Fleurs d'Orlane is rated 3.81/5 from 335 votes. Choose Absolu for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Fleurs d'Orlane for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Absolu or Fleurs d'Orlane?

They last about the same: Absolu 70/100, Fleurs d'Orlane 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Absolu or Fleurs d'Orlane?

Fleurs d'Orlane projects furthest (Fleurs d'Orlane 63/100, Absolu 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolu and Fleurs d'Orlane smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Lily and Benzoin.

Is Absolu or Fleurs d'Orlane better for summer or winter?

For summer, Absolu is the stronger pick. For winter, Absolu is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolu and Fleurs d'Orlane?

Absolu has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Fig Leaf, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily, Pepper and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Tolu Balsam, Labdanum and Cedar. Fleurs d'Orlane has top notes of Orange Blossom, Green Notes, Water Hyacinth and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Lily, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Honey, Powdery Notes, Musk and Amber.