Fragrance comparison

Afterhour vs Fresh Orient

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 92 ratings analysed

Afterhour

NAKT

3.333 votes

Rank #71,054 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Fresh Orient

Vertus

3.6789 votes

Rank #17,980 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fresh Orient takes 3 of 4 categories.

Afterhour
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Fresh Orient
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Afterhour1/4

Fresh Orient3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fresh Orient
Sillage & projection: Fresh Orient
Value for money: Afterhour
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fresh Orient

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AfterhourNAKT

Fresh OrientVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.67/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 44%Had 16%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

21%Love

46%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityFresh Orient

SillageFresh Orient

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value33

Category winnerAfterhourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

amber84%

green77%

fresh69%

soft spicy61%

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green LeavesAniseBlack Currant

Heart

Orange BlossomWater NotesLily-of-the-ValleyCashmere Wood

Base

CedarPatchouliTonka BeanAmbergris

Top

Green LeavesBergamotGrapefruitBlack Currant

Heart

MagnoliaJasmineLilyCashmere Wood

Base

VetiverMuskCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Black Currant, Cashmere Wood and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring90

Summer100

Fall26

Winter5

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men13

Unisex71

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,980

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerFresh OrientHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Afterhour by NAKT captures the gritty pulse of Berlin nightlife. It balances cooling anise with damp green leaves and dark currant, creating a moody aura. The scent slowly shifts from a sharp, botanical opening into a warm base of cashmere wood and salty ambergris. It suits anyone seeking an unconventional, dark fragr…

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Vertus Fresh Orient delivers a breezy, green-tinted coastal citrus experience that moves beyond typical cologne formulas. Driven by tart grapefruit and leafy undertones, it settles into soft white florals and clean woods. It is an easy pick for casual warm-weather wear, offering a refreshing, clean aura without relyin…

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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, Afterhour or Fresh Orient?

Fresh Orient takes 3 of 4 categories. Afterhour is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Fresh Orient is rated 3.67/5 from 89 votes. Choose Afterhour for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fresh Orient for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Afterhour or Fresh Orient?

Fresh Orient lasts longest (Fresh Orient 65/100, Afterhour 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Afterhour or Fresh Orient?

Fresh Orient projects furthest (Fresh Orient 53/100, Afterhour 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Afterhour and Fresh Orient smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Black Currant, Cashmere Wood and Cedar.

Is Afterhour or Fresh Orient better for summer or winter?

Afterhour suits evening wear; Fresh Orient suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Afterhour and Fresh Orient?

Afterhour has top notes of Green Leaves, Anise and Black Currant, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Water Notes, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cashmere Wood, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Ambergris. Fresh Orient has top notes of Green Leaves, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Black Currant, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine, Lily and Cashmere Wood, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedar and Amber.