L'Orangerie I vs Sole di Positano
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sole di Positano takes 5 of 7 categories.
L'Orangerie IChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sole di PositanoChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
L'Orangerie I2/7
Sole di Positano5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Sole di Positano
- Community sentiment
- Sole di Positano
- Longevity
- Sole di Positano
- Sillage & projection
- Sole di Positano
- Value for money
- L'Orangerie I
- Versatility
- L'Orangerie I
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sole di Positano
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Orangerie IMaracujá BrasilSole di PositanoTom FordWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 41%Had 6%Want 53%
4.07/ 5 · 680 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerSole di PositanoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
18%Like
7%Ok
14%Dislike
4%Hate
28 votes
38%Love
43%Like
6%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
680 votes
Category winnerSole di PositanoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySole di Positano
SillageSole di Positano
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'Orangerie IBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral88%
fresh spicy77%
musky65%
aromatic53%
green42%
citrus100%
white floral86%
aromatic72%
green58%
fresh spicy44%
fresh30%
Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
TangerineCalabrian bergamotGinger
Heart2-3 hrs
PetitgrainLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base4-6 hrs
MuskTonka Bean
Top
Bitter OrangeMandarin OrangeCalabrian bergamotLemonPetitgrain
Heart
NeroliOrange BlossomJasmineShisoYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Moss
InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Petitgrain, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for L'Orangerie I, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring82
Summer100
Fall35
Winter6
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter6
Day–
Night–
Category winnerL'Orangerie IMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#50,387
PerfumerIFF
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#29,065
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSole di PositanoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Orangerie I by Maracujá Brasil opens with a bright flash of zesty tangerine and cold Calabrian bergamot. The citrus pops immediately. Fresh ginger adds a tingling bite that keeps the opening crisp rather than sugary. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus softens into green petitgrain and clean lily-of-the-valley, …
Reviews →Sole di Positano opens with a bright, crisp splash of Calabrian bergamot and bitter orange. It immediately calls to mind the scent of fresh citrus rinds crushed under a hot midday sun. As the initial sharp fizz settles, a green breeze of shiso leaf and petitgrain emerges, adding an earthy depth to the composition. On …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, L'Orangerie I or Sole di Positano?
Sole di Positano takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Orangerie I is rated 4.11/5 from 28 votes; Sole di Positano is rated 4.07/5 from 680 votes. Choose L'Orangerie I for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sole di Positano for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, L'Orangerie I or Sole di Positano?
Sole di Positano lasts longest (Sole di Positano 56/100, L'Orangerie I 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Orangerie I or Sole di Positano?
Sole di Positano projects furthest (Sole di Positano 58/100, L'Orangerie I 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Orangerie I and Sole di Positano smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Petitgrain, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.
Is L'Orangerie I or Sole di Positano better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'Orangerie I is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Orangerie I is the stronger pick. L'Orangerie I suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Orangerie I and Sole di Positano?
L'Orangerie I has top notes of Tangerine, Calabrian bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Petitgrain, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Tonka Bean. Sole di Positano has top notes of Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange, Calabrian bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Shiso, a base of Moss.
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