Fragrance comparison

Moth To Flame vs Orlo

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 118 ratings analysed

Moth To Flame

Fuse

4.805 votes

Rank #33,707 CitrusOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Orlo

Mendittorosa

3.92113 votes

Rank #14,553 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orlo takes 3 of 4 categories.

Moth To Flame
Choose it for a citrus and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Orlo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Moth To Flame1/4

Orlo3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Orlo
Sillage & projection: Orlo
Value for money: Moth To Flame
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Orlo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Moth To FlameFuse

OrloMendittorosa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 56%

3.92/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

44%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

113 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOrlo

SillageOrlo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value44

Category winnerMoth To FlameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

oud86%

woody72%

fresh spicy58%

leather44%

aromatic30%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

green77%

woody69%

leather61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Bitter OrangeBergamotPetitgrain

Heart3-4 hrs

OudLeatherGaiac Wood

Base7-9 hrs

Malaysian Oud

Top

BasilBitter OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CuminNerolielemiYlang-YlangPetitgrainCardamomPink PepperLavender

Base

LeatherPapyrusHayRumAgarwood (Oud)Saffron

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Leather. Durations are only published for Moth To Flame, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer73

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Work 32%Date 29%Casual 25%Party 14%

Men7

Unisex70

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,707

PerfumerArfan Ramli

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#14,553

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerOrloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moth To Flame by Fuse brings a rare balance to woody citrus perfumes. The first spray releases a sharp, sunny blast of bitter orange and crisp petitgrain. It wakes you up immediately. Within twenty minutes, that sharp citrus rind softens into rich guaiac wood, smooth leather, and genuine Malaysian oud. This is not a b…

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Orlo by Mendittorosa opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, bergamot, and crushed basil leaves that feels immediately herbal and crisp. As the top notes quiet down, warm cumin and pink pepper inject a subtle spice that cuts straight through the citrus brightness. The heart blooms into a drier floral texture with n…

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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, Moth To Flame or Orlo?

Orlo takes 3 of 4 categories. Moth To Flame is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Orlo is rated 3.92/5 from 113 votes. Choose Moth To Flame for a citrus and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Orlo for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Moth To Flame or Orlo?

Orlo lasts longest (Orlo 76/100, Moth To Flame 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moth To Flame or Orlo?

Orlo projects furthest (Orlo 61/100, Moth To Flame 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moth To Flame and Orlo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Leather.

Is Moth To Flame or Orlo better for summer or winter?

Moth To Flame suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moth To Flame and Orlo?

Moth To Flame has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Oud, Leather and Gaiac Wood, a base of Malaysian Oud. Orlo has top notes of Basil, Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cumin, Neroli, elemi and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Leather, Papyrus, Hay and Rum.