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Fleurs d'Orlane vs Princess of Java

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

Updated 380 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleurs d'Orlane takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Fleurs d'Orlane

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

  • Princess of Java

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fleurs d'Orlane5/7
Princess of Java2/7
Ratings & consensus
Fleurs d'Orlane
Community sentiment
Fleurs d'Orlane
Longevity
Fleurs d'Orlane
Sillage & projection
Fleurs d'Orlane
Value for money
Princess of Java
Versatility
Princess of Java
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fleurs d'Orlane

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Fleurs d'OrlaneOrlane
Princess of JavaProject 1945
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.81/ 5 · 335 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
3.93/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 47%Had 11%Want 42%
Category winnerFleurs d'OrlaneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
37%Love
47%Like
3%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

314 votes

38%Love
29%Like
22%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

45 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityFleurs d'Orlane

SillageFleurs d'Orlane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price value77
Category winnerPrincess of JavaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
floral92%
powdery84%
yellow floral77%
green69%
sweet61%
white floral100%
citrus88%
fruity77%
powdery65%
sweet53%
tuberose42%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Orange BlossomGreen NotesWater HyacinthPeachClovesMandarin OrangeBergamotOrange
Heart
NarcissusLilyCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangTuberoseWhite FlowersOrchid
Base
HoneyPowdery NotesMuskAmberBenzoinSandalwoodStyraxCedar
Top15-30 mins
PeachGreen PearBitter Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineOrange BlossomTuberoseNeroli
Base5-7 hrs
AmberMuskSandalwoodVanilla
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Peach, Jasmine and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Princess of Java, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter34
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter44
Day100
Night58
Category winnerPrincess of JavaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex2
Women96
Men0
Unisex6
Women94
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,546

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews57

Overall rank#16,113

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerFleurs d'OrlaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fleurs d'Orlane is a bold 1980s floral green fragrance built around orange blossom, hyacinth, lily, narcissus and honeyed powder. Reviews point to a scent that can feel bright, brassy and very floral, with enough green bite to stop the sweetness from turning syrupy. It suits vintage floral lovers best, especially thos…

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Princess of Java by Project 1945 opens with a sunny splash of juicy peach, crisp green pear, and tart bitter orange. It quickly blooms into a radiant heart of sweet tuberose, clean jasmine, and bright orange blossom. Rather than smelling heavy or vintage, the white flowers take on a bright, candied bubblegum quality t…

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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'Orlane or Princess of Java?

Fleurs d'Orlane takes 5 of 7 categories. Fleurs d'Orlane is rated 3.81/5 from 335 votes; Princess of Java is rated 3.93/5 from 45 votes. Choose Fleurs d'Orlane for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Princess of Java for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fleurs d'Orlane or Princess of Java?

Fleurs d'Orlane lasts longest (Fleurs d'Orlane 69/100, Princess of Java 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleurs d'Orlane or Princess of Java?

Fleurs d'Orlane projects furthest (Fleurs d'Orlane 63/100, Princess of Java 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleurs d'Orlane and Princess of Java smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Peach, Jasmine and Tuberose.

Is Fleurs d'Orlane or Princess of Java better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleurs d'Orlane is the stronger pick. For winter, Princess of Java is the stronger pick. Princess of Java suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleurs d'Orlane and Princess of Java?

Fleurs d'Orlane has top notes of Orange Blossom, Green Notes, Water Hyacinth and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Lily, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Honey, Powdery Notes, Musk and Amber. Princess of Java has top notes of Peach, Green Pear and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Neroli, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

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