Fragrance comparison

Fleurs d'Oranger vs Côte Bleue

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 4,613 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fleurs d'Oranger

Serge Lutens

3.874,601 votes

Rank #876 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Côte Bleue

Pastor Fragrances

4.5812 votes

Rank #38,278 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleurs d'Oranger takes 3 of 5 categories.

Fleurs d'Oranger
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Côte Bleue
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fleurs d'Oranger3/5

Côte Bleue2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fleurs d'OrangerSerge Lutens

Côte BleuePastor Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 4,601 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 68%Had 16%Want 16%

Category winnerCôte BleueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

4,004 votes

67%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityFleurs d'Oranger

SillageFleurs d'Oranger

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value73

Category winnerCôte BleueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus83%

tuberose65%

animalic48%

floral30%

citrus100%

white floral86%

sweet72%

aromatic58%

fresh44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Orange BlossomJasmineIndian TuberoseCitrusesNeroliWhite RoseCuminMuskHibiscusWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesPetitgrainNeroliLemonLimeOrangeEucalyptus

Heart

Orange BlossomVerbenaLavenderJasmine

Base

Sweet NotesCitrusesAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Jasmine, Citruses and Neroli. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer100

Fall60

Winter10

Day100

Night30

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex30

Women69

Men60

Unisex30

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#876

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews364

Overall rank#38,278

PerfumerEdgar Pastor

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFleurs d'OrangerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fleurs d'Oranger by Serge Lutens is a bold, realistic white floral fragrance that places orange blossom at the center of a complex composition. Launched in 1995, it relies on jasmine and tuberose to provide a lush, heady body, while a hint of cumin introduces an unexpected, spicy, and slightly carnal edge. It is a dis…

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Côte Bleue opens with a sharp burst of lemon, lime, and eucalyptus, immediately softened by crisp aldehydes and green petitgrain. As the top notes settle, orange blossom, herbal verbena, and clean lavender push through, sustained by a light amber and musk base. It delivers a sunlit citrus profile built specifically fo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fleurs d'Oranger or Côte Bleue?

Fleurs d'Oranger takes 3 of 5 categories. Fleurs d'Oranger is rated 3.87/5 from 4,601 votes; Côte Bleue is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Fleurs d'Oranger for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Côte Bleue for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fleurs d'Oranger or Côte Bleue?

Fleurs d'Oranger lasts longest (Fleurs d'Oranger 73/100, Côte Bleue 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleurs d'Oranger or Côte Bleue?

Fleurs d'Oranger projects furthest (Fleurs d'Oranger 66/100, Côte Bleue 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleurs d'Oranger and Côte Bleue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Citruses and Neroli.

Is Fleurs d'Oranger or Côte Bleue better for summer or winter?

Côte Bleue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleurs d'Oranger and Côte Bleue?

Fleurs d'Oranger features Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Indian Tuberose, Citruses and Neroli. Côte Bleue has top notes of Aldehydes, Petitgrain, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Verbena, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Sweet Notes, Citruses, Amber and Musk.