Fragrance comparison

In Paris vs Orange Sapphire

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 190 ratings analysed

2 wins

In Paris

Marc Joseph

4.805 votes

Rank #39,332 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Orange Sapphire

Bath & Body Works

3.96185 votes

Rank #28,873 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Paris takes 2 of 3 categories.

In Paris
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Orange Sapphire
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

In Paris2/3

Orange Sapphire1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In ParisMarc Joseph

Orange SapphireBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

3.96/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 41%Had 29%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

33%Love

48%Like

1%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

185 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityIn Paris

SillageIn Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

rose92%

patchouli84%

floral77%

musky69%

woody61%

citrus100%

white floral83%

floral65%

aromatic48%

sweet30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sweet OrangeRaspberryMandarin OrangeCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

Rose PetalsMagnoliaViolet LeafGeranium

Base5-7+ hrs

PatchouliMuskVanillaPalisander Rosewood

Top

OrangeBlood OrangeMandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamotCassisPeachRaspberry

Heart

African Orange FlowerMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineFreesiaOrchid

Base

VetyverMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Mandarin Orange, Cassis and Magnolia. Durations are only published for In Paris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 19%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,332

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,873

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOrange SapphireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The citrus hits immediately. Tart raspberry and tangy cassis cut straight through a juicy burst of sweet mandarin orange, giving the opening a crisp, mouthwatering snap. Give it three minutes. Once the initial alcohol flash evaporates, soft rose petals and leafy violet take center stage, underpinned by a green geraniu…

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Orange Sapphire by Bath & Body Works serves a bright, sun-drenched burst of blood orange and tart grapefruit. It transitions into a soft floral heart of jasmine and magnolia before settling onto a clean, earthy vetiver and warm musk base. Designed for casual warm-weather wear, it provides a cheerful, energetic vibe pe…

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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, In Paris or Orange Sapphire?

In Paris takes 2 of 3 categories. In Paris is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Orange Sapphire is rated 3.96/5 from 185 votes. Choose In Paris for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Orange Sapphire for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, In Paris or Orange Sapphire?

In Paris lasts longest (In Paris 73/100, Orange Sapphire 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Paris or Orange Sapphire?

In Paris projects furthest (In Paris 80/100, Orange Sapphire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Paris and Orange Sapphire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Mandarin Orange, Cassis and Magnolia.

Is In Paris or Orange Sapphire better for summer or winter?

In Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Paris and Orange Sapphire?

In Paris has top notes of Sweet Orange, Raspberry, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Rose Petals, Magnolia, Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla and Palisander Rosewood. Orange Sapphire has top notes of Orange, Blood Orange, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Vetyver, Musk and Patchouli.