Clementine vs Orange Discrete
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Clementine takes 3 of 4 categories.
ClementineChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Orange DiscreteChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Clementine3/4
Orange Discrete1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Clementine
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Clementine
- Sillage & projection
- Orange Discrete
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Clementine
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ClementineMistralOrange DiscreteLe LaboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.23/ 5 · 334 votes
Have 24%Had 8%Want 68%
3.62/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 32%Had 9%Want 58%
Category winnerClementineRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate80%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
23%Love
46%Like
0%Ok
31%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityClementine
SillageOrange Discrete
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral88%
sweet77%
fresh65%
fruity53%
musky42%
citrus100%
woody91%
white floral83%
aromatic74%
musky65%
green56%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeBergamotOrange
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyPineappleJasmine
Base
African Orange FlowerMuskVirginia CedarAmber
Notes
Mandarin OrangeAfrican Orange FlowerVirginia CedarPetitgrainVetiverMusk
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, African Orange Flower, Musk and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Orange Discrete, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall25
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer40
Fall60
Winter0
Day100
Night14
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
Not enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,351
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews93
Overall rank#40,300
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerClementineHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotClementine opens like sweet orange juice, bright, juicy, and easy to like. As it settles, orange flower, a touch of pineapple, and soft white florals round it out, keeping the scent simple but a little more textured than the opening suggests. It reads cheerful, citrus-led, and lightly musky, with a gentle trail and mo…
Reviews →Orange Discrete by Le Labo is a sharp, rustic citrus fragrance built around bitter greenery and dry timber rather than sweet juice. It pairs crisp mandarin orange and tart petitgrain with the clean, slightly soapy touch of African orange flower. Instead of taking a refreshing, bright splash path, the scent leans heavi…
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, Clementine or Orange Discrete?
Clementine takes 3 of 4 categories. Clementine is rated 4.23/5 from 334 votes; Orange Discrete is rated 3.62/5 from 26 votes. Choose Clementine for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Orange Discrete for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Clementine or Orange Discrete?
Clementine lasts longest (Clementine 69/100, Orange Discrete 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Clementine or Orange Discrete?
Orange Discrete projects furthest (Orange Discrete 75/100, Clementine 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Clementine and Orange Discrete smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and musky accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, African Orange Flower, Musk and Virginia Cedar.
Is Clementine or Orange Discrete better for summer or winter?
Clementine suits daytime wear; Orange Discrete suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Clementine and Orange Discrete?
Clementine has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Pineapple and Jasmine, a base of African Orange Flower, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Amber. Orange Discrete features Mandarin Orange, African Orange Flower, Virginia Cedar, Petitgrain and Vetiver.
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