Fragrance comparison

Fleurs d'Oranger vs Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 4,623 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fleurs d'Oranger

Serge Lutens

3.874,601 votes

Rank #876 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract

Maderas de Oriente

4.5522 votes

Rank #18,820 WoodyCitrus

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.
Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fleurs d'Oranger3/5

Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract2/5

Ratings & consensus: Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fleurs d'Oranger
Sillage & projection: Fleurs d'Oranger
Value for money: Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract
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

Maderas de Oriente Cologne ExtractMaderas de Oriente

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 4,601 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.55/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 39%Had 21%Want 39%

Category winnerMaderas de Oriente Cologne ExtractRating 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

64%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityFleurs d'Oranger

SillageFleurs d'Oranger

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value79

Category winnerMaderas de Oriente Cologne ExtractBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus83%

tuberose65%

animalic48%

floral30%

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

iris61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both 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

NeroliBergamotCitruses

Heart

IrisCarnationJasmine

Base

CuminWoody NotesAmberMuskVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Citruses, Neroli and Cumin. 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–

Spring44

Summer78

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex30

Women69

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#876

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews364

Overall rank#18,820

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract by Maderas de Oriente is a historical Spanish cologne dating back to 1918. Combining bright citrus, powdery iris, and a warm, spiced woody base, it offers a nostalgic journey into vintage European cosmetics. It is a dry and comforting fragrance best suited for casual day wear during …

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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 Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract?

Fleurs d'Oranger takes 3 of 5 categories. Fleurs d'Oranger is rated 3.87/5 from 4,601 votes; Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract is rated 4.55/5 from 22 votes. Choose Fleurs d'Oranger for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fleurs d'Oranger or Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract?

Fleurs d'Oranger lasts longest (Fleurs d'Oranger 73/100, Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleurs d'Oranger or Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract?

Fleurs d'Oranger projects furthest (Fleurs d'Oranger 66/100, Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleurs d'Oranger and Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Citruses, Neroli and Cumin.

Is Fleurs d'Oranger or Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract better for summer or winter?

Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleurs d'Oranger and Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract?

Fleurs d'Oranger features Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Indian Tuberose, Citruses and Neroli. Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Cumin, Woody Notes, Amber and Musk.