Fragrance comparison

Orange Blossom vs Paris – Biarritz

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,112 ratings analysed

5 wins

Orange Blossom

The 7 Virtues

3.7090 votes

Rank #13,799 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Paris – Biarritz

Chanel

4.041,022 votes

Rank #33,475 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orange Blossom takes 5 of 7 categories.

Orange Blossom
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Paris – Biarritz
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Orange Blossom5/7

Paris – Biarritz2/7

Ratings & consensus: Paris – Biarritz
Community sentiment: Paris – Biarritz
Longevity: Orange Blossom
Sillage & projection: Orange Blossom
Value for money: Orange Blossom
Versatility: Orange Blossom
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Orange Blossom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Orange BlossomThe 7 Virtues

Paris – BiarritzChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%

4.04/ 5 · 1,022 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerParis – BiarritzRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

52%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

90 votes

32%Love

49%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,022 votes

Category winnerParis – BiarritzMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityOrange Blossom

SillageOrange Blossom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value31

Category winnerOrange BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

aromatic65%

amber48%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

green83%

white floral65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonPetitgrainGrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamotTangerine

Heart

Orange BlossomNeroliJasmineOrris

Base

VetiverLabdanumAmber

Top15-30 mins

TangerineBergamotLemonOrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

NeroliGreen NotesLily-of-the-Valley

Base3-5 hrs

White MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Tangerine. Durations are only published for Paris – Biarritz, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night19

Category winnerOrange BlossomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

Men6

Unisex55

Women39

Casual 45%Work 36%Date 12%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,799

PerfumerAngela Stavrevska

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#33,475

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOrange BlossomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A bright orange blossom scent with a sharp citrus opening, neroli at the centre, and a dry green edge that gives it a cleaner, less sugary feel. It stays airy and easy to wear, especially in warm weather, but some wearers find it lighter and shorter-lived than they want. Best for someone who likes fresh white florals …

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Chanel Paris - Biarritz captures the brisk, refreshing atmosphere of the Basque coastline with an exhilarating splash of sun-drenched citrus. The initial spray delivers juicy Sicilian tangerine, tart grapefruit, and sparkling bergamot that instantly wake up the senses. As the bright opening softens, delicate neroli an…

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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, Orange Blossom or Paris – Biarritz?

Orange Blossom takes 5 of 7 categories. Orange Blossom is rated 3.70/5 from 90 votes; Paris – Biarritz is rated 4.04/5 from 1,022 votes. Choose Orange Blossom for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Paris – Biarritz for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Orange Blossom or Paris – Biarritz?

Orange Blossom lasts longest (Orange Blossom 56/100, Paris – Biarritz 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Orange Blossom or Paris – Biarritz?

Orange Blossom projects furthest (Orange Blossom 49/100, Paris – Biarritz 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Orange Blossom and Paris – Biarritz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Tangerine.

Is Orange Blossom or Paris – Biarritz better for summer or winter?

For summer, Orange Blossom is the stronger pick. For winter, Orange Blossom is the stronger pick. Paris – Biarritz suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Orange Blossom and Paris – Biarritz?

Orange Blossom has top notes of Lemon, Petitgrain, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Neroli, Jasmine and Orris, a base of Vetiver, Labdanum and Amber. Paris – Biarritz has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Green Notes and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of White Musk and Patchouli.