Fragrance comparison

Or Blanc vs The Palace

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 72 ratings analysed

Or Blanc

Vanessa Tugendhaft

4.297 votes

Rank #40,930 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

The Palace

Jazeel

3.8965 votes

Rank #31,025 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Palace takes 3 of 3 categories.

Or Blanc
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
The Palace
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Or Blanc0/3

The Palace3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Palace
Sillage & projection: The Palace
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Palace

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Or BlancVanessa Tugendhaft

The PalaceJazeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%

3.89/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

55%Love

15%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

17%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityThe Palace

SillageThe Palace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value46

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotBay LeafMint

Heart2-4 hrs

FigJasmineOrange Blossom

Base6-8 hrs

MossWhite MuskAgarwood (Oud)Ambergris

Top

Bay LeafLemonBergamotCardamomOrange Blossom

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineBulgarian RoseMarshmallow

Base

CypressOakmossOrrisVetiverLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Bay Leaf, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Or Blanc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring52

Summer9

Fall87

Winter100

Day22

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men39

Unisex53

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,930

PerfumerAlice Dattee

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#31,025

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe PalaceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Or Blanc by Vanessa Tugendhaft opens with an invigorating splash of tart Italian bergamot, crisp bay leaf, and cooling mint that instantly clears the senses. Within ten minutes, this brisk herbal introduction softens into a sun-drenched heart of ripe green fig, gentle jasmine petals, and sweet orange blossom. As the f…

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Jazeel The Palace opens with a sharp burst of aromatic bay leaf, tart bergamot, and crushed cardamom pod. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus recedes to introduce a dense floral core of Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang, grounded by a subtle marshmallow note that cushions the herb-heavy start. The dry down turns dry…

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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, Or Blanc or The Palace?

The Palace takes 3 of 3 categories. Or Blanc is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; The Palace is rated 3.89/5 from 65 votes. Choose Or Blanc for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose The Palace for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Or Blanc or The Palace?

The Palace lasts longest (The Palace 84/100, Or Blanc 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Or Blanc or The Palace?

The Palace projects furthest (The Palace 78/100, Or Blanc 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Or Blanc and The Palace smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Bay Leaf, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.

Is Or Blanc or The Palace better for summer or winter?

Or Blanc suits day or night wear; The Palace suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Or Blanc and The Palace?

Or Blanc has top notes of Bergamot, Bay Leaf and Mint, heart notes of Fig, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Moss, White Musk, Agarwood (Oud) and Ambergris. The Palace has top notes of Bay Leaf, Lemon, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose and Marshmallow, a base of Cypress, Oakmoss, Orris and Vetiver.