Fragrance comparison

Formentera vs Orange Blossom

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 98 ratings analysed

Formentera

Mar de ibiza

4.758 votes

Rank #20,144 CitrusWhite Floral

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58%scent match

Closely related

Orange Blossom

The 7 Virtues

3.7090 votes

Rank #13,377 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Formentera
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Orange Blossom
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Formentera2/4

Orange Blossom2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Formentera
Sillage & projection: Formentera
Value for money: Orange Blossom
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Orange Blossom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FormenteraMar de ibiza

Orange BlossomThe 7 Virtues

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

3.70/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

88%Love

0%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

18%Love

52%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityFormentera

SillageFormentera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value54

Category winnerOrange BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

marine84%

aromatic77%

green69%

woody61%

citrus100%

white floral83%

aromatic65%

amber48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotOrange BlossomTangerineGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseMuskHerbal NotesSeaweed

Base5-7+ hrs

AmberExotic WoodsWhite MuskSea Notes

Top

LemonPetitgrainGrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamotTangerine

Heart

Orange BlossomNeroliJasmineOrris

Base

VetiverLabdanumAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Tangerine. Durations are only published for Formentera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Casual 41%Work 30%Date 19%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,144

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#13,377

PerfumerAngela Stavrevska

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerOrange BlossomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Formentera by Mar de Ibiza captures the raw, sun-drenched atmosphere of the Balearic coastline in a single bottle. The scent opens with a lively splash of fresh lemon, tart grapefruit, and sunlit bergamot that immediately cuts through warm air. Within ten minutes, lush orange blossom and green herbal notes rise up, ba…

Reviews →

A bright orange blossom scent with a sharp citrus opening, neroli at the centre, and a dry green edge that gives it a cleaner, less sugary feel. It stays airy and easy to wear, especially in warm weather, but some wearers find it lighter and shorter-lived than they want. Best for someone who likes fresh white florals …

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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, Formentera or Orange Blossom?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Formentera is rated 4.75/5 from 8 votes; Orange Blossom is rated 3.70/5 from 90 votes. Choose Formentera for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Orange Blossom for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Formentera or Orange Blossom?

Formentera lasts longest (Formentera 66/100, Orange Blossom 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Formentera or Orange Blossom?

Formentera projects furthest (Formentera 57/100, Orange Blossom 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Formentera and Orange Blossom smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Tangerine.

Is Formentera or Orange Blossom better for summer or winter?

Formentera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Formentera and Orange Blossom?

Formentera has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Musk and Herbal Notes, a base of Amber, Exotic Woods, White Musk and Sea Notes. Orange Blossom has top notes of Lemon, Petitgrain, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Neroli, Jasmine and Orris, a base of Vetiver, Labdanum and Amber.