L'Orangerie I vs XII December
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
XII December takes 2 of 3 categories.
L'Orangerie IChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
XII DecemberChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Orangerie I1/3
XII December2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- XII December
- Sillage & projection
- XII December
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Orangerie I
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Orangerie IMaracujá BrasilXII DecemberCropWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 41%Had 6%Want 53%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
18%Like
7%Ok
14%Dislike
4%Hate
28 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityXII December
SillageXII December
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral88%
fresh spicy77%
musky65%
aromatic53%
green42%
citrus100%
white floral92%
woody84%
green77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and green
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
OrangeTangerineLemonGreen Leaves
Heart
RaspberryPetitgrainRoseJasmineGardeniaLily-of-the-Valley
Base
White MuskSandalwoodCedarDark ChocolateVanilla
InformationalShared notesTangerine, 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
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#50,387
PerfumerIFF
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#51,115
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2008
Reviews0
Category winnerL'Orangerie IHigher 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 →Crop XII December opens with a lively spray of freshly peeled sweet orange, tart tangerine, and zesty lemon, paired with crushed green leaves. That initial sunny burst soon settles into a comforting blend of velvety dark chocolate and warm vanilla. A delicate floral heart of creamy gardenia, dewy jasmine, and sweet ra…
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 XII December?
XII December takes 2 of 3 categories. L'Orangerie I is rated 4.11/5 from 28 votes; XII December is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose L'Orangerie I for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose XII December for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Orangerie I or XII December?
XII December lasts longest (XII December 100/100, L'Orangerie I 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Orangerie I or XII December?
XII December projects furthest (XII December 75/100, L'Orangerie I 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Orangerie I and XII December smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and green accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Petitgrain, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.
Is L'Orangerie I or XII December better for summer or winter?
L'Orangerie I suits daytime wear; XII December suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Orangerie I and XII December?
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. XII December has top notes of Orange, Tangerine, Lemon and Green Leaves, heart notes of Raspberry, Petitgrain, Rose and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar and Dark Chocolate.
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