Le Couvent Maison de Parfum
Rank #11,201 CitrusWhite Floral
Fleur d'Oranger vs Vice Versa
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fleur d'Oranger takes 5 of 7 categories.
Fleur d'OrangerChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vice VersaChoose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.
Fleur d'Oranger5/7
Vice Versa1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Fleur d'Oranger
- Community sentiment
- Fleur d'Oranger
- Longevity
- Vice Versa
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Fleur d'Oranger
- Versatility
- Fleur d'Oranger
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fleur d'Oranger
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Fleur d'OrangerLe Couvent Maison de ParfumVice VersaYves Saint LaurentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 81 votes
Have 21%Had 14%Want 64%
4.11/ 5 · 412 votes
Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%
Category winnerFleur d'OrangerRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
41%Like
0%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
81 votes
42%Love
40%Like
5%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
412 votes
Category winnerFleur d'OrangerMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVice Versa
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFleur d'OrangerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral83%
sweet65%
vanilla48%
fruity30%
white floral100%
fruity92%
floral84%
sweet77%
green69%
citrus61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeOrangeFruity NotesRaspberry
Heart2 to 4 hours
African Orange FlowerPetitgrainJasmine
Base3 to 6 hours
VanillaMuskWoodsy Notes
Top
TomatoMandarin OrangeRaspberryBlueberry
Heart
TuberoseAfrican Orange FlowerBellflowerJasmineFreesiaPeonyPeachMelon
Base
MuskIrisAmberVanilleVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Raspberry, African Orange Flower and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Fleur d'Oranger, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer79
Fall39
Winter10
Day100
Night23
Spring100
Summer91
Fall0
Winter32
Day–
Night–
Category winnerFleur d'OrangerMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,201
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews24
Overall rank#27,401
PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerFleur d'OrangerHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFleur 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…
Reviews →Vice Versa by Yves Saint Laurent is a playful floral fruity fragrance from 1999 that pairs tangy garden greens with sun-ripened fruit. It opens with an unexpected burst of crisp tomato vine, juicy mandarin orange, tart raspberry, and sweet blueberry. As the green crunch softens, a lush bouquet of creamy tuberose, Afri…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Fleur d'Oranger or Vice Versa?
Fleur d'Oranger takes 5 of 7 categories. Fleur d'Oranger is rated 4.33/5 from 81 votes; Vice Versa is rated 4.11/5 from 412 votes. Choose Fleur d'Oranger for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vice Versa for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Fleur d'Oranger or Vice Versa?
They last about the same: Vice Versa 65/100, Fleur d'Oranger 63/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Fleur d'Oranger or Vice Versa?
Projection is very close: Fleur d'Oranger 62/100, Vice Versa 62/100 for sillage.
Do Fleur d'Oranger and Vice Versa smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Raspberry, African Orange Flower and Jasmine.
Is Fleur d'Oranger or Vice Versa better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vice Versa is the stronger pick. For winter, Vice Versa is the stronger pick. Fleur d'Oranger suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fleur d'Oranger and Vice Versa?
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. Vice Versa has top notes of Tomato, Mandarin Orange, Raspberry and Blueberry, heart notes of Tuberose, African Orange Flower, Bellflower and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Iris, Amber and Vanille.
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