Fragrance comparison

Fleurs d'Oranger vs Sopranissima

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 4,663 ratings analysed

Fleurs d'Oranger

Serge Lutens

3.874,601 votes

Rank #876 White FloralCitrus

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Sopranissima

Luciano Soprani

3.7962 votes

Rank #25,371 PowderyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Fleurs d'Oranger
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sopranissima
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fleurs d'Oranger3/7

Sopranissima3/7

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

SopranissimaLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 4,601 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 39%Had 11%Want 50%

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

38%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerSopranissimaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageFleurs d'Oranger

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value66

Category winnerSopranissimaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus83%

tuberose65%

animalic48%

floral30%

powdery100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

iris77%

violet69%

leather61%

Scent match42%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

BergamotPink PepperPeachJasmineNeroli

Heart

VioletWhite RoseOrange BlossomElemi resin

Base

OrrisLeatherMuskCinnamon

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Jasmine, Neroli and White Rose. 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

Summer55

Fall85

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Category winnerSopranissimaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex30

Women69

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#876

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews364

Overall rank#25,371

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Sopranissima is a floral-oriental scent for women featuring a blend of bergamot, jasmine, and neroli. It settles into a powdery iris and leather base, making it a suitable choice for spring office wear or daytime outings. The fragrance balances citrus brightness with a resinous warmth that lingers throughout the after…

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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 Sopranissima?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Fleurs d'Oranger is rated 3.87/5 from 4,601 votes; Sopranissima is rated 3.79/5 from 62 votes. Choose Fleurs d'Oranger for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sopranissima for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fleurs d'Oranger or Sopranissima?

They last about the same: Fleurs d'Oranger 73/100, Sopranissima 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Fleurs d'Oranger or Sopranissima?

Fleurs d'Oranger projects furthest (Fleurs d'Oranger 66/100, Sopranissima 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleurs d'Oranger and Sopranissima smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Neroli and White Rose.

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

For summer, Sopranissima is the stronger pick. For winter, Sopranissima is the stronger pick. Sopranissima suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Fleurs d'Oranger features Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Indian Tuberose, Citruses and Neroli. Sopranissima has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Peach and Jasmine, heart notes of Violet, White Rose, Orange Blossom and Elemi resin, a base of Orris, Leather, Musk and Cinnamon.