Fragrance comparison

Lelas Straight to Heaven vs Orchid Oud

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Lelas Straight to Heaven

LELAS

5.002 votes

Rank #49,660 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Orchid Oud

The Merchant of Venice

4.2524 votes

Rank #32,498 PowderyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Lelas Straight to Heaven
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Orchid Oud
Choose it for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Lelas Straight to Heaven2/4

Orchid Oud2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Orchid Oud
Sillage & projection: Lelas Straight to Heaven
Value for money: Lelas Straight to Heaven
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Orchid Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lelas Straight to HeavenLELAS

Orchid OudThe Merchant of Venice

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 40%Had 13%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

46%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityOrchid Oud

SillageLelas Straight to Heaven

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

Category winnerLelas Straight to HeavenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

oud86%

chocolate72%

warm spicy58%

floral44%

sweet30%

powdery100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

musky77%

oud69%

chocolate61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both oud, warm spicy and chocolate

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Damask Rose

Heart3-5 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Chocolate

Base6-10 hrs

Cloves

Top

SuedeCloves

Heart

ChocolateBlack OrchidJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Chocolate and Cloves. Durations are only published for Lelas Straight to Heaven, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day50

Night100

Spring44

Summer44

Fall67

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Date 37%Party 28%Casual 20%Work 15%

Men18

Unisex55

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,660

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,498

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOrchid OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lelas Straight to Heaven by LELAS delivers a dark, cozy aroma that immediately sets itself apart from standard department store perfumes. It opens with a splash of crimson Damask rose before revealing a heart of rich, powdery chocolate and earthy agarwood. A warm base of crushed cloves rounds out the blend, giving it …

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Orchid Oud by The Merchant of Venice is a smooth, powdery oriental woody fragrance that balances soft suede, dark chocolate, and plush black orchid over a gentle oud base. The fragrance opens with a dusting of warm cloves and brushed leather, giving the top a clean, slightly spiced feel that avoids sharpness. As the s…

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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, Lelas Straight to Heaven or Orchid Oud?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lelas Straight to Heaven is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Orchid Oud is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes. Choose Lelas Straight to Heaven for a rose and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Orchid Oud for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lelas Straight to Heaven or Orchid Oud?

Orchid Oud lasts longest (Orchid Oud 73/100, Lelas Straight to Heaven 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lelas Straight to Heaven or Orchid Oud?

Lelas Straight to Heaven projects furthest (Lelas Straight to Heaven 83/100, Orchid Oud 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lelas Straight to Heaven and Orchid Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, warm spicy and chocolate accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Chocolate and Cloves.

Is Lelas Straight to Heaven or Orchid Oud better for summer or winter?

Lelas Straight to Heaven suits evening wear; Orchid Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lelas Straight to Heaven and Orchid Oud?

Lelas Straight to Heaven has top notes of Damask Rose, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Chocolate, a base of Cloves. Orchid Oud has top notes of Suede and Cloves, heart notes of Chocolate, Black Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.