Fragrance comparison

My Divine vs Orissima

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 212 ratings analysed

My Divine

Diane Castel

5.003 votes

Rank #41,193 RoseSweet

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Orissima

Ted Lapidus

4.05209 votes

Rank #6,588 CaramelSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

My Divine
Choose it for a rose and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Orissima
Choose it for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

My Divine2/4

Orissima2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Orissima
Sillage & projection: My Divine
Value for money: My Divine
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

My DivineDiane Castel

OrissimaTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityOrissima

SillageMy Divine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value73

Category winnerMy DivineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

white floral69%

musky61%

caramel100%

sweet92%

patchouli84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bamboo Leaf

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orange BlossomPeonyRose

Base3 to 5 hours

PatchouliPralineMusk

Top

PeachGrapefruitBamboo Leaf

Heart

IrisOrange BlossomPeony

Base

CaramelPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBamboo Leaf, Orange Blossom, Peony and Patchouli. Durations are only published for My Divine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

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#41,193

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,588

PerfumerAlexandra Monet

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerOrissimaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

My Divine by Diane Castel balances crisp green freshness with a sweet, floral base. The fragrance opens on a clean green note of bamboo leaf that feels crisp like morning dew. This quickly opens up into a blooming bouquet where soft peony, sweet rose, and gentle orange blossom mingle together. Underneath the petals, a…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, My Divine or Orissima?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. My Divine is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Orissima is rated 4.05/5 from 209 votes. Choose My Divine for a rose and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Orissima for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, My Divine or Orissima?

Orissima lasts longest (Orissima 71/100, My Divine 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, My Divine or Orissima?

My Divine projects furthest (My Divine 67/100, Orissima 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do My Divine and Orissima smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Bamboo Leaf, Orange Blossom, Peony and Patchouli.

Is My Divine or Orissima better for summer or winter?

My Divine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in My Divine and Orissima?

My Divine has top notes of Bamboo Leaf, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Peony and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Praline 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.