Fragrance comparison

Fleurs d'Oranger vs Knot

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 6,530 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fleurs d'Oranger

Serge Lutens

3.874,601 votes

Rank #876 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Knot

Bottega Veneta

3.901,929 votes

Rank #2,798 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleurs d'Oranger takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fleurs d'Oranger
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Knot
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring.

Fleurs d'Oranger4/7

Knot2/7

Ratings & consensus: Knot
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Fleurs d'Oranger
Sillage & projection: Fleurs d'Oranger
Value for money: Fleurs d'Oranger
Versatility: Knot
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

KnotBottega Veneta

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 4,601 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 1,929 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerKnotRating 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

30%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

1,929 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityFleurs d'Oranger

SillageFleurs d'Oranger

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value41

Category winnerFleurs d'OrangerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus83%

tuberose65%

animalic48%

floral30%

citrus100%

white floral91%

floral83%

sweet74%

fresh65%

lavender56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and floral

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

NeroliOrange BlossomClementineLimeMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderPeonyWhite Rose

Base

MuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Neroli, White Rose and Musk. 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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKnotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex30

Women69

Men3

Unisex15

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#876

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews364

Overall rank#2,798

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews157

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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Daniela Andrier created Knot in 2014 as an airy contrast to Bottega Veneta's original leather EDP. It opens with sharp neroli, clementine, and lime before settling into clean lavender and white rose. Warm tonka bean and musk ground the base, creating a crisp, soap-clean profile built for warm spring mornings and polis…

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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 Knot?

Fleurs d'Oranger takes 4 of 7 categories. Fleurs d'Oranger is rated 3.87/5 from 4,601 votes; Knot is rated 3.90/5 from 1,929 votes. Choose Fleurs d'Oranger for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Knot for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fleurs d'Oranger or Knot?

Fleurs d'Oranger lasts longest (Fleurs d'Oranger 73/100, Knot 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleurs d'Oranger or Knot?

Fleurs d'Oranger projects furthest (Fleurs d'Oranger 66/100, Knot 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleurs d'Oranger and Knot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Neroli, White Rose and Musk.

Is Fleurs d'Oranger or Knot better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleurs d'Oranger is the stronger pick. For winter, Knot is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleurs d'Oranger and Knot?

Fleurs d'Oranger features Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Indian Tuberose, Citruses and Neroli. Knot has top notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Clementine and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Peony and White Rose, a base of Musk and Tonka Bean.