Fragrance comparison

Fleurs d'Oranger vs Orange Elixir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4,604 ratings analysed

1 wins

Fleurs d'Oranger

Serge Lutens

3.874,601 votes

Rank #914 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Orange Elixir

Refan

4.673 votes

Rank #54,232 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleurs d'Oranger takes 1 of 1 categories.

Fleurs d'Oranger
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Orange Elixir
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fleurs d'Oranger1/1

Orange Elixir0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

Orange ElixirRefan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 4,601 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus83%

tuberose65%

animalic48%

floral30%

citrus100%

musky88%

woody77%

fresh65%

powdery53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both 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

Notes

OrangeCitrusesWoody NotesMuskOrange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Citruses, Musk and Woody Notes. 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

Summer67

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex30

Women69

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#914

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews364

Overall rank#54,232

PerfumerNot listed

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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Orange Elixir by Refan is a bright citrus fragrance that leans musky and lightly woody as it settles. Expect an orange forward opening, then a clean, soft musky dry down with a touch of orange blossom and a faint powdery feel. It reads easygoing and daytime friendly, especially if you like simple citrus scents that s…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fleurs d'Oranger or Orange Elixir?

Fleurs d'Oranger takes 1 of 1 categories. Fleurs d'Oranger is rated 3.87/5 from 4,601 votes; Orange Elixir is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Fleurs d'Oranger for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Orange Elixir for a citrus and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Fleurs d'Oranger and Orange Elixir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Citruses, Musk and Woody Notes.

Is Fleurs d'Oranger or Orange Elixir better for summer or winter?

Orange Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleurs d'Oranger and Orange Elixir?

Fleurs d'Oranger features Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Indian Tuberose, Citruses and Neroli. Orange Elixir features Orange, Citruses, Woody Notes, Musk and Orange Blossom.