Fragrance comparison

Namaqualand vs Orangers en Fleurs

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 918 ratings analysed

Namaqualand

Aqualis

3.8833 votes

Rank #33,204 White FloralVanilla

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48%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Orangers en Fleurs

Houbigant

4.13885 votes

Rank #23,041 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orangers en Fleurs takes 6 of 7 categories.

Namaqualand
Choose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Orangers en Fleurs
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Namaqualand1/7

Orangers en Fleurs6/7

Ratings & consensus: Orangers en Fleurs
Community sentiment: Orangers en Fleurs
Longevity: Orangers en Fleurs
Sillage & projection: Orangers en Fleurs
Value for money: Orangers en Fleurs
Versatility: Namaqualand
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Orangers en Fleurs

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NamaqualandAqualis

Orangers en FleursHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 31%Had 11%Want 58%

4.13/ 5 · 885 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

Category winnerOrangers en FleursRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

33 votes

41%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

885 votes

Category winnerOrangers en FleursMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityOrangers en Fleurs

SillageOrangers en Fleurs

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value44

Category winnerOrangers en FleursBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

vanilla92%

citrus84%

woody77%

sweet69%

amber61%

white floral100%

tuberose86%

sweet72%

citrus58%

yellow floral44%

animalic30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmine Sambac

Base

Bourbon VanillaBenzoinTonka BeanSandalwoodVetiverCedarMusk

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomEgyptian JasmineTurkish Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseYlang-YlangNutmeg

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Cedar. Durations are only published for Orangers en Fleurs, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer36

Fall91

Winter64

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNamaqualandMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex21

Women71

Men1

Unisex15

Women84

Casual 35%Work 30%Date 24%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,204

PerfumerFlorian Gallo

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#23,041

PerfumerJacques Fleury

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOrangers en FleursHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Namaqualand by Aqualis opens with bright mandarin orange and citrusy bergamot, leading into a dense core of tuberose, ylang-ylang, and jasmine sambac. As the floral heat settles, bourbon vanilla and resinous benzoin bring deep warmth alongside sandalwood, cedar, and vetiver. It wears best during cool spring evenings o…

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Orangers en Fleurs by Houbigant puts fresh orange blossom right at the center of the stage. The first spray reveals sunny floral nectar accented by Egyptian jasmine and delicate Turkish rose petals. You do not get sticky candy here. Instead, the composition captures green orange groves after a morning rain. Creamy tub…

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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, Namaqualand or Orangers en Fleurs?

Orangers en Fleurs takes 6 of 7 categories. Namaqualand is rated 3.88/5 from 33 votes; Orangers en Fleurs is rated 4.13/5 from 885 votes. Choose Namaqualand for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Orangers en Fleurs for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Namaqualand or Orangers en Fleurs?

Orangers en Fleurs lasts longest (Orangers en Fleurs 66/100, Namaqualand 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Namaqualand or Orangers en Fleurs?

Orangers en Fleurs projects furthest (Orangers en Fleurs 61/100, Namaqualand 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Namaqualand and Orangers en Fleurs smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Cedar.

Is Namaqualand or Orangers en Fleurs better for summer or winter?

For summer, Namaqualand is the stronger pick. For winter, Namaqualand is the stronger pick. Namaqualand suits daytime wear; Orangers en Fleurs suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Namaqualand and Orangers en Fleurs?

Namaqualand has top notes of Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Orangers en Fleurs has top notes of Orange Blossom, Egyptian Jasmine and Turkish Rose, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Nutmeg, a base of Musk and Cedar.