Orange Discrete vs Acqua di Colonia Citrus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Orange DiscreteChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Acqua di Colonia CitrusChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Orange Discrete2/4
Acqua di Colonia Citrus2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Acqua di Colonia Citrus
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Acqua di Colonia Citrus
- Sillage & projection
- Orange Discrete
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Orange Discrete
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Orange DiscreteLe LaboAcqua di Colonia CitrusO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.62/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 32%Had 9%Want 58%
3.75/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 9%Had 36%Want 55%
Category winnerAcqua di Colonia CitrusRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
46%Like
0%Ok
31%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
25%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAcqua di Colonia Citrus
SillageOrange Discrete
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody91%
white floral83%
aromatic74%
musky65%
green56%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
white floral65%
sweet48%
fresh30%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Mandarin OrangeAfrican Orange FlowerVirginia CedarPetitgrainVetiverMusk
No top / heart / base split published
Top
CitrusesOrangeMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotGrapefruitPineappleCardamom
Heart
African Orange FlowerPetitgrainFreesiaLilyNutmegGeranium
Base
SandalwoodWoodsy NotesTonka BeanOakmossVirginia CedarMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, African Orange Flower, Virginia Cedar and Petitgrain. Durations are only published for Orange Discrete, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer40
Fall60
Winter0
Day100
Night14
Spring63
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,300
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#58,783
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOrange DiscreteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOrange Discrete by Le Labo is a sharp, rustic citrus fragrance built around bitter greenery and dry timber rather than sweet juice. It pairs crisp mandarin orange and tart petitgrain with the clean, slightly soapy touch of African orange flower. Instead of taking a refreshing, bright splash path, the scent leans heavi…
Reviews →Acqua di Colonia Citrus by O Boticário is a lively splash of pure sunshine that instantly wakes up your senses. It opens with an energetic blend of fresh lemon, sweet mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and a dash of spicy cardamom. As the bright top notes settle, you catch breezy petitgrain, soft orange blossom, and su…
Reviews →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, Orange Discrete or Acqua di Colonia Citrus?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Orange Discrete is rated 3.62/5 from 26 votes; Acqua di Colonia Citrus is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes. Choose Orange Discrete for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Acqua di Colonia Citrus for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Orange Discrete or Acqua di Colonia Citrus?
Acqua di Colonia Citrus lasts longest (Acqua di Colonia Citrus 70/100, Orange Discrete 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Orange Discrete or Acqua di Colonia Citrus?
Orange Discrete projects furthest (Orange Discrete 75/100, Acqua di Colonia Citrus 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Orange Discrete and Acqua di Colonia Citrus smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, African Orange Flower, Virginia Cedar and Petitgrain.
Is Orange Discrete or Acqua di Colonia Citrus better for summer or winter?
Orange Discrete suits daytime wear; Acqua di Colonia Citrus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Orange Discrete and Acqua di Colonia Citrus?
Orange Discrete features Mandarin Orange, African Orange Flower, Virginia Cedar, Petitgrain and Vetiver. Acqua di Colonia Citrus has top notes of Citruses, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Petitgrain, Freesia and Lily, a base of Sandalwood, Woodsy Notes, Tonka Bean and Oakmoss.
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