Fragrance comparison

Hemp & Ginger vs Orlo

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 142 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hemp & Ginger

Clean

3.7929 votes

Rank #47,402 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Orlo

Mendittorosa

3.92113 votes

Rank #14,856 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hemp & Ginger takes 4 of 7 categories.

Hemp & Ginger
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Orlo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Hemp & Ginger4/7

Orlo2/7

Ratings & consensus: Orlo
Community sentiment: Hemp & Ginger
Longevity: Hemp & Ginger
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Hemp & Ginger
Versatility: Hemp & Ginger
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Orlo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hemp & GingerClean

OrloMendittorosa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 25%Had 12%Want 63%

3.92/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

Category winnerOrloRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

38%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

44%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

113 votes

Category winnerHemp & GingerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityHemp & Ginger

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value44

Category winnerHemp & GingerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy86%

citrus72%

aromatic58%

oud44%

herbal30%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

green77%

woody69%

leather61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GingerBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

Sichuan PepperCardamom

Base4 to 6 hours

Agarwood (Oud)Saffron

Top

BasilBitter OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CuminNerolielemiYlang-YlangPetitgrainCardamomPink PepperLavender

Base

LeatherPapyrusHayRumAgarwood (Oud)Saffron

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron. Durations are only published for Hemp & Ginger, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer50

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer73

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHemp & GingerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex36

Women0

Men7

Unisex70

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,402

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,856

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerOrloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hemp & Ginger by Clean brings a lively spice to daily wear, stepping away from the brand's usual soapy aesthetic. The scent opens with a bright burst of fresh bergamot and crisp, grated ginger, offering a sharp citrus kick. Soon, warm cardamom and tingling Sichuan pepper step forward to give the profile an energetic, …

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Orlo by Mendittorosa opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, bergamot, and crushed basil leaves that feels immediately herbal and crisp. As the top notes quiet down, warm cumin and pink pepper inject a subtle spice that cuts straight through the citrus brightness. The heart blooms into a drier floral texture with n…

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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, Hemp & Ginger or Orlo?

Hemp & Ginger takes 4 of 7 categories. Hemp & Ginger is rated 3.79/5 from 29 votes; Orlo is rated 3.92/5 from 113 votes. Choose Hemp & Ginger for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Orlo for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Hemp & Ginger or Orlo?

Hemp & Ginger lasts longest (Hemp & Ginger 79/100, Orlo 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hemp & Ginger or Orlo?

Projection is very close: Hemp & Ginger 61/100, Orlo 61/100 for sillage.

Do Hemp & Ginger and Orlo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron.

Is Hemp & Ginger or Orlo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Orlo is the stronger pick. For winter, Hemp & Ginger is the stronger pick. Hemp & Ginger suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hemp & Ginger and Orlo?

Hemp & Ginger has top notes of Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron. Orlo has top notes of Basil, Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cumin, Neroli, elemi and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Leather, Papyrus, Hay and Rum.