Fragrance comparison

Catherine vs Flor de Naranjo

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 589 ratings analysed

5 wins

Catherine

Rasasi

3.40496 votes

Rank #8,000 GreenAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Flor de Naranjo

Angel Schlesser

3.6693 votes

Rank #36,085 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Catherine takes 5 of 7 categories.

Catherine
Choose it for a green and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Flor de Naranjo
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Catherine5/7

Flor de Naranjo2/7

Ratings & consensus: Flor de Naranjo
Community sentiment: Flor de Naranjo
Longevity: Catherine
Sillage & projection: Catherine
Value for money: Catherine
Versatility: Catherine
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Catherine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CatherineRasasi

Flor de NaranjoAngel Schlesser

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 496 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 43%Had 24%Want 33%

Category winnerFlor de NaranjoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

42%Like

7%Ok

27%Dislike

1%Hate

489 votes

24%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

93 votes

Category winnerFlor de NaranjoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityCatherine

SillageCatherine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value71

Category winnerCatherineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

floral77%

woody69%

mossy61%

citrus100%

white floral83%

woody65%

green48%

aromatic30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesWater HyacinthGreen NotesGalbanumBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmine

Base

oak mossMuskVirginia CedarSandalwood

Top

BergamotGalbanumAmalfi LemonOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

African Orange FlowerRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Virginia Cedaroak mossMuskPatchouliVanille

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter81

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCatherineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex17

Women82

Men7

Unisex56

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#36,085

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCatherineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Catherine by Rasasi is a floral aldehyde fragrance defined by a crisp, green opening and a structured, powdery heart. It feels like a vintage classic, built around sharp galbanum and soapy lily-of-the-valley, finishing with a mossy, woody dry-down. This scent suits those who enjoy clean, professional profiles for dail…

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Angel Schlesser Flor de Naranjo opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, bitter orange, and bergamot. Perfumer Ramon Monegal balances the bright citrus top with galbanum, adding a green, slightly crisp bite that cuts through the sunlit citrus. As the initial splash clears, African orange flower takes over the center…

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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, Catherine or Flor de Naranjo?

Catherine takes 5 of 7 categories. Catherine is rated 3.40/5 from 496 votes; Flor de Naranjo is rated 3.66/5 from 93 votes. Choose Catherine for a green and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Flor de Naranjo for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Catherine or Flor de Naranjo?

Catherine lasts longest (Catherine 78/100, Flor de Naranjo 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Catherine or Flor de Naranjo?

Catherine projects furthest (Catherine 72/100, Flor de Naranjo 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Catherine and Flor de Naranjo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Catherine or Flor de Naranjo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Catherine and Flor de Naranjo?

Catherine has top notes of Aldehydes, Water Hyacinth, Green Notes and Galbanum, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. Flor de Naranjo has top notes of Bergamot, Galbanum, Amalfi Lemon and Orange, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Virginia Cedar, oak moss, Musk and Patchouli.