Orange Discrete vs Sharf
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
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.
SharfChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Orange Discrete2/4
Sharf2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Sharf
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sharf
- 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 LaboSharfAdyan by AnfarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.62/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 32%Had 9%Want 58%
4.55/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 31%Had 8%Want 62%
Category winnerSharfRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
46%Like
0%Ok
31%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
64%Love
27%Like
9%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySharf
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%
green90%
aromatic80%
woody70%
fruity60%
fresh spicy50%
Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, woody 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
BergamotMandarin OrangeVetiver
Heart
Green TeaBlack Currant
Base
PetitgrainGalbanumSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Petitgrain, Vetiver and Musk. 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
Spring78
Summer56
Fall100
Winter44
Day100
Night50
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#41,875
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 →Sharf by Adyan by Anfar is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Sharf was launched in 2020. Top notes are Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver; middle notes are Green Tea and Black Currant; base notes are Petitgrain, Galbanum, Sandalwood and Musk.
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 Sharf?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Orange Discrete is rated 3.62/5 from 26 votes; Sharf is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes. Choose Orange Discrete for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sharf for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Orange Discrete or Sharf?
Sharf lasts longest (Sharf 69/100, Orange Discrete 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Orange Discrete or Sharf?
Orange Discrete projects furthest (Orange Discrete 75/100, Sharf 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Orange Discrete and Sharf smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain, Vetiver and Musk.
Is Orange Discrete or Sharf better for summer or winter?
Orange Discrete suits daytime wear; Sharf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Orange Discrete and Sharf?
Orange Discrete features Mandarin Orange, African Orange Flower, Virginia Cedar, Petitgrain and Vetiver. Sharf has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver, heart notes of Green Tea and Black Currant, a base of Petitgrain, Galbanum, Sandalwood and Musk.
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