Fragrance comparison

Fleur d'Oranger vs Saharienne

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,959 ratings analysed

6 wins

Fleur d'Oranger

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.3381 votes

Rank #11,201 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Saharienne

Yves Saint Laurent · 2011

4.041,878 votes

Rank #6,449 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleur d'Oranger takes 6 of 7 categories.

Fleur d'Oranger
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Saharienne
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Fleur d'Oranger6/7

Saharienne1/7

Ratings & consensus: Fleur d'Oranger
Community sentiment: Fleur d'Oranger
Longevity: Fleur d'Oranger
Sillage & projection: Fleur d'Oranger
Value for money: Fleur d'Oranger
Versatility: Fleur d'Oranger
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Saharienne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fleur d'OrangerLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

SaharienneYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 64%

4.04/ 5 · 1,878 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerFleur d'OrangerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

81 votes

36%Love

41%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

381 votes

Category winnerFleur d'OrangerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFleur d'Oranger

SillageFleur d'Oranger

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value46

Category winnerFleur d'OrangerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

sweet65%

vanilla48%

fruity30%

citrus100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeOrangeFruity NotesRaspberry

Heart2 to 4 hours

African Orange FlowerPetitgrainJasmine

Base3 to 6 hours

VanillaMuskWoodsy Notes

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

White FlowersAfrican Orange FlowerCassisGalbanumPetitgrain

Base

MuskVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, African Orange Flower, Petitgrain and Musk. Durations are only published for Fleur d'Oranger, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall39

Winter10

Day100

Night23

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFleur d'OrangerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men12

Unisex57

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,201

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#6,449

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Anne Flipo

Launched2011

Reviews38

Category winnerSaharienneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fleur d'Oranger by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a bright floral fragrance centered on juicy citrus fruits and sweet blossoms. It kicks off with a burst of mandarin orange, tart raspberry, and sweet orange before settling into sunny African orange flower, crisp petitgrain, and jasmine. As the citrus sparkle eases, cr…

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Yves Saint Laurent Saharienne opens with an immediate splash of tart Amalfi lemon, Italian bergamot, and juicy mandarin orange. As the bright citrus mist settles, green petitgrain and crunchy galbanum blend with delicate African orange flower and subtle cassis buds. The base introduces a dry, sun-warmed blend of fresh…

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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, Fleur d'Oranger or Saharienne?

Fleur d'Oranger takes 6 of 7 categories. Fleur d'Oranger is rated 4.33/5 from 81 votes; Saharienne is rated 4.04/5 from 1,878 votes. Choose Fleur d'Oranger for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Saharienne for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fleur d'Oranger or Saharienne?

Fleur d'Oranger lasts longest (Fleur d'Oranger 63/100, Saharienne 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleur d'Oranger or Saharienne?

Fleur d'Oranger projects furthest (Fleur d'Oranger 62/100, Saharienne 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleur d'Oranger and Saharienne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, African Orange Flower, Petitgrain and Musk.

Is Fleur d'Oranger or Saharienne better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleur d'Oranger is the stronger pick. For winter, Saharienne is the stronger pick. Fleur d'Oranger suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleur d'Oranger and Saharienne?

Fleur d'Oranger has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange, Fruity Notes and Raspberry, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Petitgrain and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Woodsy Notes. Saharienne has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of White Flowers, African Orange Flower, Cassis and Galbanum, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Patchouli.