Fragrance comparison

Corteccia (Bark) vs L'Orangerie IV

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 153 ratings analysed

3 wins

Corteccia (Bark)

L'Erbolario

4.01133 votes

Rank #12,177 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

L'Orangerie IV

Maracujá Brasil

3.8520 votes

Rank #54,416 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Corteccia (Bark) takes 3 of 5 categories.

Corteccia (Bark)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
L'Orangerie IV
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Corteccia (Bark)3/5

L'Orangerie IV2/5

Ratings & consensus: Corteccia (Bark)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Corteccia (Bark)
Sillage & projection: L'Orangerie IV
Value for money: L'Orangerie IV
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Corteccia (Bark)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Corteccia (Bark)L'Erbolario

L'Orangerie IVMaracujá Brasil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%

Category winnerCorteccia (Bark)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

60%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

133 votes

20%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCorteccia (Bark)

SillageL'Orangerie IV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value83

Category winnerL'Orangerie IVBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

amber69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

fruity88%

sweet77%

aromatic65%

musky53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressBergamotArtemisiaCorianderCardamomOrangeGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

CedarSandalwoodCinnamonApple

Base

Siam BenzoinTonka BeanMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberryPlumCorianderCardamom

Base5-7 hrs

MuskAmberTexas Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coriander, Cardamom and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for L'Orangerie IV, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer92

Fall54

Winter23

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex34

Women6

Men10

Unisex35

Women55

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 15%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,177

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#54,416

PerfumerSymrise

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCorteccia (Bark)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Corteccia opens with a bright burst of cypress, bergamot, and bitter artemisia. As the citrus settles, dry cedarwood and soft cinnamon take over, giving the air the scent of sun-baked tree bark. It sits close to the skin during outdoor morning walks, finishing with warm benzoin and light musk.

Reviews →

The opening comes out swinging. A bright splash of bergamot, tangy grapefruit, and juicy mandarin orange wakes up your senses right away. Give it five minutes. The sharp alcohol burn clears quickly, uncovering a surprisingly warm heart of dark plum, sweet raspberry, and crushed coriander seeds. Cardamom adds an aromat…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Corteccia (Bark) or L'Orangerie IV?

Corteccia (Bark) takes 3 of 5 categories. Corteccia (Bark) is rated 4.01/5 from 133 votes; L'Orangerie IV is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes. Choose Corteccia (Bark) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose L'Orangerie IV for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Corteccia (Bark) or L'Orangerie IV?

They last about the same: Corteccia (Bark) 61/100, L'Orangerie IV 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Corteccia (Bark) or L'Orangerie IV?

Projection is very close: L'Orangerie IV 50/100, Corteccia (Bark) 49/100 for sillage.

Do Corteccia (Bark) and L'Orangerie IV smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Cardamom and Grapefruit.

Is Corteccia (Bark) or L'Orangerie IV better for summer or winter?

L'Orangerie IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Corteccia (Bark) and L'Orangerie IV?

Corteccia (Bark) has top notes of Cypress, Bergamot, Artemisia and Coriander, heart notes of Cedar, Sandalwood, Cinnamon and Apple, a base of Siam Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Musk. L'Orangerie IV has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Raspberry, Plum, Coriander and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Amber and Texas Cedar.