Fragrance comparison

Mahogany Kora vs Zellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'Oranger

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 75 ratings analysed

Mahogany Kora

DS&Durga · 2023

3.2623 votes

Rank #22,799 WoodyPatchouli

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18%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Zellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'Oranger

Serge Lutens

4.2752 votes

Rank #27,765 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'Oranger takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mahogany Kora
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Zellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'Oranger
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mahogany Kora2/5

Zellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'Oranger3/5

Ratings & consensus: Zellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'Oranger
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'Oranger
Sillage & projection: Mahogany Kora
Value for money: Zellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'Oranger
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mahogany Kora

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mahogany KoraDS&Durga

Zellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'OrangerSerge Lutens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.26/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 22%Had 5%Want 73%

4.27/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 50%Had 9%Want 41%

Category winnerZellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'OrangerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

9%Love

39%Like

22%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

58%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityZellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'Oranger

SillageMahogany Kora

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value49

Category winnerZellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'OrangerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli83%

fresh spicy65%

vanilla48%

aromatic30%

white floral100%

citrus83%

fresh spicy65%

floral48%

tuberose30%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PapyrusAtlas CedarHibiscus

Heart2-4 hrs

MahoganyNutmegOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliCashewVanillaRum

Notes

JasmineOrange BlossomIndian TuberoseCitrusesCarawayNutmegHibiscusWhite Rose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesHibiscus, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Mahogany Kora, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer22

Fall78

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall88

Winter75

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Casual 35%Work 30%Date 26%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,799

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz, Kavi Moltz

Launched2023

Reviews6

Overall rank#27,765

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMahogany KoraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mahogany Kora starts with dry papery reeds and freshly planed Atlas cedar shavings. The crisp timber edge softens within minutes as rich mahogany wood takes command. Nutmeg brings a warm dusting of spice, while roasted cashew nuts add unexpected creaminess. Earthy patchouli anchors the base, joined by aged dark rum an…

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Zellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'Oranger by Serge Lutens offers a spiced, sunny take on orange blossom. Christopher Sheldrake balances the sweet citrus blooms with caraway and nutmeg, creating a warm, slightly dirty white floral that wears beautifully in the spring breeze. It is a unisex scent for those who want thei…

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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, Mahogany Kora or Zellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'Oranger?

Zellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'Oranger takes 3 of 5 categories. Mahogany Kora is rated 3.26/5 from 23 votes; Zellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'Oranger is rated 4.27/5 from 52 votes. Choose Mahogany Kora for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Zellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'Oranger for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mahogany Kora or Zellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'Oranger?

Zellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'Oranger lasts longest (Zellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'Oranger 70/100, Mahogany Kora 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mahogany Kora or Zellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'Oranger?

Mahogany Kora projects furthest (Mahogany Kora 64/100, Zellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'Oranger 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mahogany Kora and Zellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'Oranger smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Hibiscus, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom.

Is Mahogany Kora or Zellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'Oranger better for summer or winter?

Mahogany Kora suits evening wear; Zellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'Oranger suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mahogany Kora and Zellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'Oranger?

Mahogany Kora has top notes of Papyrus, Atlas Cedar and Hibiscus, heart notes of Mahogany, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Cashew, Vanilla and Rum. Zellige Limited Edition: Fleurs d'Oranger features Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Indian Tuberose, Citruses and Caraway.