B.A.D. Femme vs Orlov
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
B.A.D. Femme takes 5 of 7 categories.
B.A.D. FemmeChoose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
OrlovChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
B.A.D. Femme5/7
Orlov2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- B.A.D. Femme
- Community sentiment
- B.A.D. Femme
- Longevity
- Orlov
- Sillage & projection
- Orlov
- Value for money
- B.A.D. Femme
- Versatility
- B.A.D. Femme
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- B.A.D. Femme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
B.A.D. FemmeMaison AlhambraOrlovOrlov ParisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 105 votes
Have 52%Had 12%Want 37%
3.83/ 5 · 116 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerB.A.D. FemmeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
32%Like
11%Ok
3%Dislike
2%Hate
96 votes
36%Love
33%Like
12%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
94 votes
Category winnerB.A.D. FemmeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOrlov
SillageOrlov
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerB.A.D. FemmeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
white floral92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
white floral100%
citrus83%
tuberose65%
animalic48%
musky30%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotAlmondCoffeeLemon
Heart
TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine SambacBulgarian RoseOrris
Base
Tonka BeanVanillaCacaoPralineMuskCashmere WoodSandalwoodPatchouli
Top
Bergamot
Heart
TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine Sambac
Base
MuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring73
Summer48
Fall92
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring83
Summer100
Fall70
Winter35
Day100
Night–
Category winnerB.A.D. FemmeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,622
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#12,205
PerfumerDominique Ropion
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerB.A.D. FemmeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotB.A.D. Femme by Maison Alhambra is a floral fruity gourmand crafted for those seeking a warm, almond-forward scent profile. It settles into a sweet blend of praline and tonka bean, making it a reliable choice for autumn and winter evenings. This fragrance offers a polished, accessible option for fans of sweet floral s…
Reviews →Orlov by Orlov Paris is a polished white floral built around tuberose, orange blossom and jasmine sambac, brightened by bergamot and softened with musk and vanilla. On skin it can read creamy, clean and feminine, with a citrus blossom sharpness that some wearers love and others find too soapy or bug spray-like.
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, B.A.D. Femme or Orlov?
B.A.D. Femme takes 5 of 7 categories. B.A.D. Femme is rated 4.29/5 from 105 votes; Orlov is rated 3.83/5 from 116 votes. Choose B.A.D. Femme for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Orlov for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, B.A.D. Femme or Orlov?
Orlov lasts longest (Orlov 71/100, B.A.D. Femme 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, B.A.D. Femme or Orlov?
Orlov projects furthest (Orlov 67/100, B.A.D. Femme 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do B.A.D. Femme and Orlov smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac.
Is B.A.D. Femme or Orlov better for summer or winter?
For summer, Orlov is the stronger pick. For winter, B.A.D. Femme is the stronger pick. Orlov suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in B.A.D. Femme and Orlov?
B.A.D. Femme has top notes of Bergamot, Almond, Coffee and Lemon, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Cacao and Praline. Orlov has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Musk and Vanilla.
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