Fragrance comparison

Lacura vs Under The Orange Tree

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 263 ratings analysed

2 wins

Lacura

Mendittorosa

3.96255 votes

Rank #11,762 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Under The Orange Tree

Marina Barcenilla Parfums

4.388 votes

Rank #35,294 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lacura takes 2 of 3 categories.

Lacura
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Under The Orange Tree
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lacura2/3

Under The Orange Tree1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LacuraMendittorosa

Under The Orange TreeMarina Barcenilla Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

63%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityLacura

SillageUnder The Orange Tree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

musky77%

woody69%

sweet61%

amber100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and sweet

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

Notes

Orange BlossomBenzoinNeroliOlibanumPetitgrainJasmineLabdanumLime (Linden) BlossomBitter Orange

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Petitgrain. Durations are only published for Under The Orange Tree, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex27

Women71

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,762

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#35,294

PerfumerMarina Barcenilla

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Under The Orange Tree by Marina Barcenilla Parfums is a vibrant citrus and white floral fragrance centered on the bitter orange tree. Launched in 2014 and composed by perfumer Marina Barcenilla, the composition balances bright, green petitgrain and tart bitter orange against a blooming heart of orange blossom, jasmine…

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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 Under The Orange Tree?

Lacura takes 2 of 3 categories. Lacura is rated 3.96/5 from 255 votes; Under The Orange Tree is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Lacura for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Under The Orange Tree for a amber and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lacura or Under The Orange Tree?

Lacura lasts longest (Lacura 65/100, Under The Orange Tree 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lacura or Under The Orange Tree?

Projection is very close: Under The Orange Tree 63/100, Lacura 61/100 for sillage.

Do Lacura and Under The Orange Tree smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Petitgrain.

Is Lacura or Under The Orange Tree better for summer or winter?

Under The Orange Tree suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lacura and Under The Orange Tree?

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. Under The Orange Tree features Orange Blossom, Benzoin, Neroli, Olibanum and Petitgrain.