Fragrance comparison

D'Orsay vs Flabbergast

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

D'Orsay

Ésika

4.1165 votes

Rank #28,665 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Flabbergast

Odyssey

3.7230 votes

Rank #20,693 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flabbergast takes 3 of 5 categories.

D'Orsay
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.
Flabbergast
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

D'Orsay2/5

Flabbergast3/5

Ratings & consensus: D'Orsay
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Flabbergast
Sillage & projection: Flabbergast
Value for money: D'Orsay
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Flabbergast

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D'OrsayÉsika

FlabbergastOdyssey

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 53%Had 29%Want 17%

3.72/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 31%Had 1%Want 68%

Category winnerD'OrsayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

65 votes

67%Love

19%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityFlabbergast

SillageFlabbergast

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value59

Category winnerD'OrsayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus83%

aromatic65%

earthy48%

herbal30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

cacao84%

sweet77%

chocolate69%

vanilla61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lemon VerbenaOakVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Dark ChocolateBrandyCaramel

Heart

Cacao PodVanillaPatchouli

Base

VetiverOakAmber

InformationalShared notesOak and Vetiver. 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

Summer28

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer17

Fall92

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

Men13

Unisex81

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,693

PerfumerAnunsith Wongkornvanich

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerFlabbergastHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

D'Orsay by Ésika opens with an invigorating burst of crisp lemon verbena that feels like splashing cool water on your face on a bright spring morning. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a clean, earthy vetiver emerges to anchor the composition, accompanied by the dry, structured warmth of seasoned oak wood. The ov…

Reviews →

Flabbergast by Odyssey leans into a rich, edible profile centered on dark chocolate and brandy. It offers a warm, gourmand experience that feels approachable for daily wear during cooler months. This scent bridges the gap between indulgent dessert notes and a structured woody base, making it a versatile choice for any…

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, D'Orsay or Flabbergast?

Flabbergast takes 3 of 5 categories. D'Orsay is rated 4.11/5 from 65 votes; Flabbergast is rated 3.72/5 from 30 votes. Choose D'Orsay for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Flabbergast for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, D'Orsay or Flabbergast?

Flabbergast lasts longest (Flabbergast 78/100, D'Orsay 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D'Orsay or Flabbergast?

Flabbergast projects furthest (Flabbergast 67/100, D'Orsay 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D'Orsay and Flabbergast smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Oak and Vetiver.

Is D'Orsay or Flabbergast better for summer or winter?

Flabbergast suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D'Orsay and Flabbergast?

D'Orsay features Lemon Verbena, Oak and Vetiver. Flabbergast has top notes of Dark Chocolate, Brandy and Caramel, heart notes of Cacao Pod, Vanilla and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Oak and Amber.