Fragrance comparison

Couture vs Originale

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 72 ratings analysed

Couture

Vicky Tiel

4.1921 votes

Rank #22,965 AldehydicFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Originale

Vicky Tiel

4.1451 votes

Rank #18,597 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Couture
Choose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Originale
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Couture2/4

Originale2/4

Ratings & consensus: Originale
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Couture
Sillage & projection: Couture
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Originale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CoutureVicky Tiel

OriginaleVicky Tiel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

4.14/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 42%

Category winnerOriginaleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

43%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCouture

SillageCouture

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value79

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

fresh92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

green69%

yellow floral61%

floral100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

musky61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesAmalfi LemonBergamotMandarin OrangeMignonetteCassis

Heart

NarcissusIrisViolet LeafRose

Base

VanilleHeliotropeMuskSandalwoodVetyver

Top

Mandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonMignonette

Heart

HyacinthNarcissusJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerHeliotrope

Base

MuskAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Mignonette and Narcissus. 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

Summer40

Fall60

Winter80

Day100

Night63

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,965

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#18,597

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerOriginaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vicky Tiel Couture is a green floral aldehyde that targets women seeking a classical powder profile. It opens with bright mandarin and Amalfi lemon, soon leaning into a dry heart of narcissus and violet leaf. This scent suits formal daytime wear and breezy spring mornings, bringing a crisp, soap like texture that feel…

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Originale by Vicky Tiel brings a heavy dose of retro charm, centering on a crisp hyacinth note wrapped in green stems and cool citrus peels. It settles into a powdery musk that feels formal and structured. This is a green floral for cool spring days when you want a clean, classic presence that stands out from modern s…

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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, Couture or Originale?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Couture is rated 4.19/5 from 21 votes; Originale is rated 4.14/5 from 51 votes. Choose Couture for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Originale for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Couture or Originale?

Couture lasts longest (Couture 76/100, Originale 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Couture or Originale?

Couture projects furthest (Couture 68/100, Originale 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Couture and Originale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and green accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Mignonette and Narcissus.

Is Couture or Originale better for summer or winter?

Couture suits daytime wear; Originale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Couture and Originale?

Couture has top notes of Aldehydes, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Narcissus, Iris, Violet Leaf and Rose, a base of Vanille, Heliotrope, Musk and Sandalwood. Originale has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Mignonette, heart notes of Hyacinth, Narcissus, Jasmine and African Orange Flower, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanille.