Fragrance comparison

Kauai Orchid vs Serpentine

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 2,074 ratings analysed

Kauai Orchid

LEAHLANI Skincare

5.001 votes

Rank #55,302 FloralLactonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Serpentine

Roberto Cavalli

3.632,073 votes

Rank #2,117 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Serpentine takes 3 of 3 categories.

Kauai Orchid
Choose it for a floral and lactonic character.
Serpentine
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Kauai Orchid0/3

Serpentine3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kauai OrchidLEAHLANI Skincare

SerpentineRoberto Cavalli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 33%Want 50%

3.63/ 5 · 2,073 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

27%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

2,064 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySerpentine

SillageSerpentine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

lactonic83%

white floral65%

tropical48%

sweet30%

floral100%

amber92%

white floral84%

tropical77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Tahitian GardeniaOrchidFrangipani

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mango BlossomMandarin OrangeTahitian GardeniaArtemisia

Heart

FrangipaniTiare FlowerPepperViolet Leaf

Base

AmberTolu BalsamSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTahitian Gardenia and Frangipani. Durations are only published for Kauai Orchid, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night35

Spring60

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 36%Date 29%Work 26%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,302

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,117

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews200

Category winnerSerpentineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kauai Orchid by LEAHLANI Skincare captures the lush atmosphere of a Hawaiian garden in full bloom. You get an immediate wash of sweet Tahitian gardenia and creamy frangipani right off the nozzle. It smells soft, velvety, and distinctly sun-warmed. Within fifteen minutes, the titular orchid note opens up, adding a ligh…

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Serpentine by Roberto Cavalli is a floral-oriental scent that leans into a tropical, humid aesthetic. Built around mango blossom, gardenia, and Tiare flower, it creates a golden, slightly resinous aura on the skin. This 2005 release captures a sultry, sun-warmed atmosphere, making it a distinct choice for evenings in …

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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, Kauai Orchid or Serpentine?

Serpentine takes 3 of 3 categories. Kauai Orchid is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Serpentine is rated 3.63/5 from 2,073 votes. Choose Kauai Orchid for a floral and lactonic character. Choose Serpentine for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Kauai Orchid or Serpentine?

Serpentine lasts longest (Serpentine 65/100, Kauai Orchid 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kauai Orchid or Serpentine?

Serpentine projects furthest (Serpentine 61/100, Kauai Orchid 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kauai Orchid and Serpentine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and tropical accords. Common notes include Tahitian Gardenia and Frangipani.

Is Kauai Orchid or Serpentine better for summer or winter?

Kauai Orchid suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kauai Orchid and Serpentine?

Kauai Orchid features Tahitian Gardenia, Orchid and Frangipani. Serpentine has top notes of Mango Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Tahitian Gardenia and Artemisia, heart notes of Frangipani, Tiare Flower, Pepper and Violet Leaf, a base of Amber, Tolu Balsam and Sandalwood.