Fragrance comparison

L'Orchidee Terrible vs Twice

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,032 ratings analysed

L'Orchidee Terrible

Imaginary Authors

2.8793 votes

Rank #16,004 AldehydicFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Twice

Iceberg

3.62939 votes

Rank #8,731 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Twice takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Orchidee Terrible
Choose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Twice
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Orchidee Terrible3/7

Twice4/7

Ratings & consensus: Twice
Community sentiment: Twice
Longevity: L'Orchidee Terrible
Sillage & projection: L'Orchidee Terrible
Value for money: Twice
Versatility: L'Orchidee Terrible
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Twice

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Orchidee TerribleImaginary Authors

TwiceIceberg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.87/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 9%Had 3%Want 88%

3.62/ 5 · 939 votes

Have 30%Had 70%Want 0%

Category winnerTwiceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

23%Like

1%Ok

46%Dislike

3%Hate

79 votes

17%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

23%Dislike

2%Hate

939 votes

Category winnerTwiceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityL'Orchidee Terrible

SillageL'Orchidee Terrible

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value72

Category winnerTwiceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

fresh91%

floral83%

powdery74%

sweet65%

honey56%

floral100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

aldehydic69%

woody61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesOrchidSatinHoneyWhite MuskLily-of-the-Valley

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyPeachBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CyclamenGardeniaVioletJasmineOrris RootRoseOrchid

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskHoneySandalwoodCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Orchid, Honey and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Twice, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer47

Fall37

Winter37

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day100

Night31

Category winnerL'Orchidee TerribleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex20

Women78

Casual 42%Work 36%Date 13%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,004

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#8,731

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerTwiceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Orchidee Terrible is an unusual aldehydic floral that opens with a bright, metallic fizz, then settles into a cool mix of orchid, lily of the valley, honey and white musk. It can feel silky, soapy and slightly uncanny at the same time. This suits wearers who enjoy vintage-leaning aldehydes, abstract florals and frag…

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Iceberg Twice is a brisk, unapologetically clean floral fragrance built around crisp aldehydes, dewy freesia, and velvety peach. It launched in 1995. The opening hits like an icy splash of cold spring water. You get a sharp, soapy punch in the first three minutes, which can startle you if you expect a gentle sugary fr…

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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, L'Orchidee Terrible or Twice?

Twice takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Orchidee Terrible is rated 2.87/5 from 93 votes; Twice is rated 3.62/5 from 939 votes. Choose L'Orchidee Terrible for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Twice for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Orchidee Terrible or Twice?

L'Orchidee Terrible lasts longest (L'Orchidee Terrible 78/100, Twice 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Orchidee Terrible or Twice?

L'Orchidee Terrible projects furthest (L'Orchidee Terrible 68/100, Twice 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Orchidee Terrible and Twice smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Orchid, Honey and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is L'Orchidee Terrible or Twice better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Orchidee Terrible is the stronger pick. For winter, Twice is the stronger pick. L'Orchidee Terrible suits daytime wear; Twice suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Orchidee Terrible and Twice?

L'Orchidee Terrible features Aldehydes, Orchid, Satin, Honey and White Musk. Twice has top notes of Aldehydes, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peach, heart notes of Cyclamen, Gardenia, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Honey, Sandalwood and Cedar.