Orange Discrete vs Saharienne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
66%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Saharienne takes 4 of 6 categories.
Orange DiscreteChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SaharienneChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Orange Discrete2/6
Saharienne4/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Saharienne
- Community sentiment
- Saharienne
- Longevity
- Saharienne
- Sillage & projection
- Orange Discrete
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Orange Discrete
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Saharienne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Orange DiscreteLe LaboSaharienneYves Saint LaurentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.62/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 32%Had 9%Want 58%
4.04/ 5 · 1,878 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerSaharienneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
46%Like
0%Ok
31%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
36%Love
41%Like
13%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
381 votes
Category winnerSaharienneMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySaharienne
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%
white floral92%
aromatic84%
musky77%
fresh spicy69%
green61%
Scent match66%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and aromatic
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
Amalfi LemonBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
White FlowersAfrican Orange FlowerCassisGalbanumPetitgrain
Base
MuskVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, African Orange Flower, Petitgrain and Vetiver. 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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOrange DiscreteMost 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#6,466
PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Anne Flipo
Launched2011
Reviews38
Category winnerSaharienneHigher 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 →Yves Saint Laurent Saharienne opens with an immediate splash of tart Amalfi lemon, Italian bergamot, and juicy mandarin orange. As the bright citrus mist settles, green petitgrain and crunchy galbanum blend with delicate African orange flower and subtle cassis buds. The base introduces a dry, sun-warmed blend of fresh…
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 Saharienne?
Saharienne takes 4 of 6 categories. Orange Discrete is rated 3.62/5 from 26 votes; Saharienne is rated 4.04/5 from 1,878 votes. Choose Orange Discrete for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Saharienne for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Orange Discrete or Saharienne?
Saharienne lasts longest (Saharienne 59/100, Orange Discrete 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Orange Discrete or Saharienne?
Orange Discrete projects furthest (Orange Discrete 75/100, Saharienne 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Orange Discrete and Saharienne smell similar?
Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, African Orange Flower, Petitgrain and Vetiver.
Is Orange Discrete or Saharienne better for summer or winter?
For summer, Orange Discrete is the stronger pick. For winter, Saharienne is the stronger pick. Orange Discrete suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Orange Discrete and Saharienne?
Orange Discrete features Mandarin Orange, African Orange Flower, Virginia Cedar, Petitgrain and Vetiver. Saharienne has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of White Flowers, African Orange Flower, Cassis and Galbanum, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Patchouli.
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