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Eau d'Orlane vs Ruban d'Orange

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

Updated 241 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau d'Orlane takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Eau d'Orlane

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Ruban d'Orange

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau d'Orlane4/7
Ruban d'Orange3/7
Ratings & consensus
Ruban d'Orange
Community sentiment
Ruban d'Orange
Longevity
Eau d'Orlane
Sillage & projection
Eau d'Orlane
Value for money
Ruban d'Orange
Versatility
Eau d'Orlane
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Eau d'Orlane

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Eau d'OrlaneOrlane
Ruban d'OrangeL'Occitane en Provence
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.70/ 5 · 119 votes
Have 34%Had 37%Want 29%
3.99/ 5 · 122 votes
Have 31%Had 38%Want 31%
Category winnerRuban d'OrangeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
29%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate

109 votes

34%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerRuban d'OrangeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityEau d'Orlane

SillageEau d'Orlane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value67
Category winnerRuban d'OrangeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody91%
green83%
aromatic74%
fresh65%
aldehydic56%
citrus100%
woody86%
aromatic72%
fresh spicy58%
sweet44%
fresh30%
Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AldehydesBergamotGreen NotesNeroliLemonMandarin OrangeVerbenaBitter Orange
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyOrris RootRose
Base
VetiverCedarOakmossMuskTonka BeanAmber
Notes
Sicilian OrangeBitter OrangeVetiverFirTonka BeanMandarin OrangeCedarLemon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Bitter Orange and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Ruban d'Orange, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring75
Summer100
Fall35
Winter33
Day100
Night10
Spring66
Summer100
Fall36
Winter27
Day100
Night19
Category winnerEau d'OrlaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex44
Women50
Men0
Unisex60
Women40
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,041

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#15,108

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerEau d'OrlaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau d'Orlane is a clean, green citrus floral with a very 1990s fresh-soapy character. Reviews point to a bright aldehydic opening, airy citrus, lily-of-the-valley, and a woody mossy base that can read slightly masculine on skin. It suits warm weather, daytime wear, and anyone who likes elegant shower-clean fragrances…

Reviews →

Ruban d'Orange by L'Occitane en Provence delivers an invigorating burst of sparkling Mediterranean sunshine. It opens immediately with juicy Sicilian orange, tart mandarin, and a crisp splash of bitter lemon. The first spray packs a vibrant, mouthwatering citrus punch. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge soft…

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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, Eau d'Orlane or Ruban d'Orange?

Eau d'Orlane takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau d'Orlane is rated 3.70/5 from 119 votes; Ruban d'Orange is rated 3.99/5 from 122 votes. Choose Eau d'Orlane for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ruban d'Orange for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau d'Orlane or Ruban d'Orange?

They last about the same: Eau d'Orlane 60/100, Ruban d'Orange 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eau d'Orlane or Ruban d'Orange?

Projection is very close: Eau d'Orlane 54/100, Ruban d'Orange 53/100 for sillage.

Do Eau d'Orlane and Ruban d'Orange smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Bitter Orange and Vetiver.

Is Eau d'Orlane or Ruban d'Orange better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau d'Orlane is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau d'Orlane is the stronger pick. Eau d'Orlane suits daytime wear; Ruban d'Orange suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau d'Orlane and Ruban d'Orange?

Eau d'Orlane has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Green Notes and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orris Root and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss and Musk. Ruban d'Orange features Sicilian Orange, Bitter Orange, Vetiver, Fir and Tonka Bean.

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