Fragrance comparison

Fleurs d'Oranger vs L'Oree du Bois

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 4,973 ratings analysed

6 wins

Fleurs d'Oranger

Serge Lutens

3.874,601 votes

Rank #876 White FloralCitrus

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11%scent match

Clearly different

L'Oree du Bois

Jacques Fath

3.69372 votes

Rank #5,673 Yellow FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleurs d'Oranger takes 6 of 7 categories.

Fleurs d'Oranger
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
L'Oree du Bois
Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Fleurs d'Oranger6/7

L'Oree du Bois1/7

Ratings & consensus: Fleurs d'Oranger
Community sentiment: Fleurs d'Oranger
Longevity: Fleurs d'Oranger
Sillage & projection: Fleurs d'Oranger
Value for money: Fleurs d'Oranger
Versatility: L'Oree du Bois
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

L'Oree du BoisJacques Fath

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 4,601 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.69/ 5 · 372 votes

Have 46%Had 15%Want 38%

Category winnerFleurs d'OrangerRating 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

28%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

260 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityFleurs d'Oranger

SillageFleurs d'Oranger

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value52

Category winnerFleurs d'OrangerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus83%

tuberose65%

animalic48%

floral30%

yellow floral100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

honey77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both 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

NeroliBergamotYellow Mandarin

Heart

Mimosa absoluteBroomYlang-YlangOrange Blossom

Base

HoneyCuminCashmeranSandalwoodSaffronMuskCinnamonAmber

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Neroli, Cumin 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

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerL'Oree du BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex30

Women69

Men7

Unisex52

Women41

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#876

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews364

Overall rank#5,673

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews70

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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L'Oree du Bois opens with a sharp burst of yellow mandarin and neroli before settling into a dense, honeyed mimosa heart. This unisex fragrance from Jacques Fath leans into autumnal, woody warmth. It suits those seeking a textured, pollen-like experience that avoids traditional sugary sweetness, making it a distinct c…

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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 L'Oree du Bois?

Fleurs d'Oranger takes 6 of 7 categories. Fleurs d'Oranger is rated 3.87/5 from 4,601 votes; L'Oree du Bois is rated 3.69/5 from 372 votes. Choose Fleurs d'Oranger for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose L'Oree du Bois for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fleurs d'Oranger or L'Oree du Bois?

Fleurs d'Oranger lasts longest (Fleurs d'Oranger 73/100, L'Oree du Bois 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleurs d'Oranger or L'Oree du Bois?

Fleurs d'Oranger projects furthest (Fleurs d'Oranger 66/100, L'Oree du Bois 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleurs d'Oranger and L'Oree du Bois smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Neroli, Cumin and Musk.

Is Fleurs d'Oranger or L'Oree du Bois better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleurs d'Oranger is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Oree du Bois is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleurs d'Oranger and L'Oree du Bois?

Fleurs d'Oranger features Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Indian Tuberose, Citruses and Neroli. L'Oree du Bois has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot and Yellow Mandarin, heart notes of Mimosa absolute, Broom, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Honey, Cumin, Cashmeran and Sandalwood.