Fragrance comparison

Lacura vs Splendid Orange Blossom

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 300 ratings analysed

5 wins

Lacura

Mendittorosa

3.96255 votes

Rank #11,312 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Splendid Orange Blossom

Angel Schlesser

3.6745 votes

Rank #33,585 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lacura takes 5 of 7 categories.

Lacura
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Splendid Orange Blossom
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lacura5/7

Splendid Orange Blossom2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LacuraMendittorosa

Splendid Orange BlossomAngel Schlesser

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 43%Had 12%Want 46%

Category winnerLacuraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

255 votes

16%Love

53%Like

16%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerLacuraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityLacura

SillageLacura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value66

Category winnerSplendid Orange BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

musky77%

woody69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

white floral83%

patchouli65%

woody48%

sweet30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangePearBergamot

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomPetitgrainJasmine

Base

Powdery NotesVanillaCaramelCashmeranWhite MuskBenzoinVirginia CedarAmbroxan

Top

Bitter OrangeBergamot

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

PatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall47

Winter27

Day100

Night22

Category winnerSplendid Orange BlossomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex27

Women71

Men13

Unisex48

Women39

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,312

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#33,585

PerfumerJulien Plos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLacuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mendittorosa Lacura opens with sharp bitter orange and crisp pear before sinking into a plush cushion of neroli, powdery notes, and benzoin. Formulated by perfumer Anne-Sophie Behaghel in 2018, this extrait concentration mixes tart citrus brightness with a cozy vanilla and caramel undercurrent. Unlike typical summer …

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Splendid Orange Blossom opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and crisp bergamot. The citrus feels raw and slightly green rather than overly sweet, giving the opening a brisk, clean lift that immediately clears the air. Within fifteen minutes, orange blossom emerges at the center, bringing a light white floral tex…

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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, Lacura or Splendid Orange Blossom?

Lacura takes 5 of 7 categories. Lacura is rated 3.96/5 from 255 votes; Splendid Orange Blossom is rated 3.67/5 from 45 votes. Choose Lacura for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Splendid Orange Blossom for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lacura or Splendid Orange Blossom?

Lacura lasts longest (Lacura 65/100, Splendid Orange Blossom 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lacura or Splendid Orange Blossom?

Lacura projects furthest (Lacura 61/100, Splendid Orange Blossom 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lacura and Splendid Orange Blossom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.

Is Lacura or Splendid Orange Blossom better for summer or winter?

For summer, Splendid Orange Blossom is the stronger pick. For winter, Lacura is the stronger pick. Splendid Orange Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lacura and Splendid Orange Blossom?

Lacura has top notes of Bitter Orange, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and Jasmine, a base of Powdery Notes, Vanilla, Caramel and Cashmeran. Splendid Orange Blossom has top notes of Bitter Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli and Vanilla.