Fragrance comparison

Le Secrert de Cleopatre vs Orissima

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 212 ratings analysed

3 wins

Le Secrert de Cleopatre

Manzana Paris

4.673 votes

Rank #38,864 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Orissima

Ted Lapidus

4.05209 votes

Rank #6,356 CaramelSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Secrert de Cleopatre takes 3 of 4 categories.

Le Secrert de Cleopatre
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Orissima
Choose it for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Le Secrert de Cleopatre3/4

Orissima1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Secrert de Cleopatre
Sillage & projection: Le Secrert de Cleopatre
Value for money: Le Secrert de Cleopatre
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Orissima

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Secrert de CleopatreManzana Paris

OrissimaTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.05/ 5 · 209 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

40%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

209 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityLe Secrert de Cleopatre

SillageLe Secrert de Cleopatre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value73

Category winnerLe Secrert de CleopatreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh83%

powdery65%

rose48%

fruity30%

caramel100%

sweet92%

patchouli84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PeonyPeachGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Powdery NotesTulipAmber

Base6-8+ hrs

Floral NotesMusk

Top

PeachGrapefruitBamboo Leaf

Heart

IrisOrange BlossomPeony

Base

CaramelPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesPeony, Peach, Grapefruit and Musk. Durations are only published for Le Secrert de Cleopatre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day50

Night100

Spring58

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,864

PerfumerMarc Antoine

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#6,356

PerfumerAlexandra Monet

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerOrissimaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manzana Paris Le Secrert de Cleopatre delivers a bright splash of pink peony, crisp grapefruit, and juicy sweet peach right from the first spray. The opening sparkles with tart citrus before settling into a soft, cosmetic heart of garden tulip and gentle powdery notes. Warm amber and clean white musk anchor the base, …

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Orissima by Ted Lapidus brings a crisp start with peach and grapefruit before sinking into a heavy base of caramel and patchouli. It offers a warm, woody sweetness that avoids smelling like a sugary food, making it suitable for casual wear during cold autumn nights when you want a cozy yet noticeable scent trail.

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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, Le Secrert de Cleopatre or Orissima?

Le Secrert de Cleopatre takes 3 of 4 categories. Le Secrert de Cleopatre is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Orissima is rated 4.05/5 from 209 votes. Choose Le Secrert de Cleopatre for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Orissima for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Le Secrert de Cleopatre or Orissima?

They last about the same: Le Secrert de Cleopatre 73/100, Orissima 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Le Secrert de Cleopatre or Orissima?

Le Secrert de Cleopatre projects furthest (Le Secrert de Cleopatre 83/100, Orissima 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Secrert de Cleopatre and Orissima smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Peony, Peach, Grapefruit and Musk.

Is Le Secrert de Cleopatre or Orissima better for summer or winter?

Le Secrert de Cleopatre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Secrert de Cleopatre and Orissima?

Le Secrert de Cleopatre has top notes of Peony, Peach and Grapefruit, heart notes of Powdery Notes, Tulip and Amber, a base of Floral Notes and Musk. Orissima has top notes of Peach, Grapefruit and Bamboo Leaf, heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Caramel, Patchouli and Musk.