Fragrance comparison

CH Grand Tour vs Orissima

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 290 ratings analysed

CH Grand Tour

Carolina Herrera

3.9481 votes

Rank #13,526 SweetLactonic

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39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Orissima

Ted Lapidus

4.05209 votes

Rank #6,025 CaramelSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orissima takes 5 of 7 categories.

CH Grand Tour
Choose it for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Orissima
Choose it for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

CH Grand Tour1/7

Orissima5/7

Ratings & consensus: Orissima
Community sentiment: Orissima
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: CH Grand Tour
Value for money: Orissima
Versatility: Orissima
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Orissima

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CH Grand TourCarolina Herrera

OrissimaTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 20%Had 14%Want 67%

4.05/ 5 · 209 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerOrissimaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

48%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

81 votes

40%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

209 votes

Category winnerOrissimaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCH Grand Tour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value73

Category winnerOrissimaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

lactonic88%

iris77%

citrus65%

caramel53%

powdery42%

caramel100%

sweet92%

patchouli84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both sweet, caramel and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Brazilian OrangeLemonGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

Dulce de leche

Top

PeachGrapefruitBamboo Leaf

Heart

IrisOrange BlossomPeony

Base

CaramelPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Iris and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for CH Grand Tour, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter45

Day100

Night39

Spring58

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOrissimaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex0

Women90

Casual 41%Work 29%Date 20%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,526

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#6,025

PerfumerAlexandra Monet

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerOrissimaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera CH Grand Tour captures a playful contrast between zesty South American fruit and indulgent confectionery. The first spritz unleashes a sharp flash of Brazilian orange, tart lemon, and brisk grapefruit that cuts through morning fog. Within fifteen minutes, that brisk citrus bite softens into elegant po…

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Orissima by Ted Lapidus brings a crisp start with peach and grapefruit before sinking into a heavy base of caramel and patchouli. It offers a warm, woody sweetness that avoids smelling like a sugary food, making it suitable for casual wear during cold autumn nights when you want a cozy yet noticeable scent trail.

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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, CH Grand Tour or Orissima?

Orissima takes 5 of 7 categories. CH Grand Tour is rated 3.94/5 from 81 votes; Orissima is rated 4.05/5 from 209 votes. Choose CH Grand Tour for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Orissima for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, CH Grand Tour or Orissima?

They last about the same: CH Grand Tour 71/100, Orissima 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, CH Grand Tour or Orissima?

CH Grand Tour projects furthest (CH Grand Tour 69/100, Orissima 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Grand Tour and Orissima smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, caramel and powdery accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Iris and Orange Blossom.

Is CH Grand Tour or Orissima better for summer or winter?

For summer, CH Grand Tour is the stronger pick. For winter, Orissima is the stronger pick. CH Grand Tour suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Grand Tour and Orissima?

CH Grand Tour has top notes of Brazilian Orange, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Iris and Orange Blossom, a base of Dulce de leche. Orissima has top notes of Peach, Grapefruit and Bamboo Leaf, heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Caramel, Patchouli and Musk.