Fragrance comparison

Kristina Orbakaite vs Serene

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

Kristina Orbakaite

Parade of Stars

3.5026 votes

Rank #53,973 PowderyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Serene

Alexandria Fragrances

4.1119 votes

Rank #44,207 CitrusSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Serene takes 3 of 5 categories.

Kristina Orbakaite
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Serene
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kristina Orbakaite2/5

Serene3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kristina OrbakaiteParade of Stars

SereneAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 40%Had 21%Want 39%

4.11/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

Category winnerSereneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

42%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySerene

SillageKristina Orbakaite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value55

Category winnerKristina OrbakaiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

white floral90%

citrus80%

musky70%

sweet60%

woody50%

citrus100%

sweet92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Orange BlossomOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineWhite RoseBamboo

Base4-6 hrs

Powdery NotesWhite MuskVetiverCedar

Top

OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

MimosaYlang-YlangTurkish RoseJasmine

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanOpoponaxVetiverWhite MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Kristina Orbakaite, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter17

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer88

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,973

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,207

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSereneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parade of Stars launched Kristina Orbakaite in 2010 as a breezy citrus floral for everyday daytime wear. The opening sparkles with juicy mandarin orange and crisp orange blossom. A quick alcohol lift settles within three minutes. Soon, watery bamboo and fresh white rose step forward to create a clean, dewy heart. The …

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Serene opens with bright orange and mandarin, then softens into a floral heart of mimosa, jasmine, rose, and ylang-ylang. The dry-down brings patchouli, tonka, musk, and vanilla, giving it a powdery sweetness with a woody chypre shape. It generally reads feminine, polished, and easy to wear. If you like citrus-floral …

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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, Kristina Orbakaite or Serene?

Serene takes 3 of 5 categories. Kristina Orbakaite is rated 3.50/5 from 26 votes; Serene is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes. Choose Kristina Orbakaite for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Serene for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kristina Orbakaite or Serene?

Serene lasts longest (Serene 64/100, Kristina Orbakaite 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kristina Orbakaite or Serene?

Kristina Orbakaite projects furthest (Kristina Orbakaite 51/100, Serene 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kristina Orbakaite and Serene smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Kristina Orbakaite or Serene better for summer or winter?

Kristina Orbakaite suits daytime wear; Serene suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kristina Orbakaite and Serene?

Kristina Orbakaite has top notes of Orange Blossom, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, White Rose and Bamboo, a base of Powdery Notes, White Musk, Vetiver and Cedar. Serene has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Mimosa, Ylang-Ylang, Turkish Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Opoponax and Vetiver.