Fragrance comparison

Orcas vs Un Homme A La Mer

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

3 wins

Orcas

Ayala Moriel

4.258 votes

Rank #35,234 WoodyMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Un Homme A La Mer

Velvetvelo

4.5511 votes

Rank #44,348 CitrusAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orcas takes 3 of 4 categories.

Orcas
Choose it for a woody and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Un Homme A La Mer
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Orcas3/4

Un Homme A La Mer0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OrcasAyala Moriel

Un Homme A La MerVelvetvelo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%

4.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 24%Had 11%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityOrcas

SillageOrcas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

marine91%

aquatic83%

citrus74%

mossy65%

aromatic56%

citrus100%

aquatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

fresh53%

white floral42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aquatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Virginia CedarGingerLime

Heart

SeaweedBoroniaGeranium

Base

Woodsy Notesoak mossAmber

Top15-30 mins

LimeWater NotesGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

PepperWhite FlowersJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

Virginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesVirginia Cedar, Ginger and Lime. Durations are only published for Un Homme A La Mer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring83

Summer100

Fall83

Winter33

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,234

PerfumerAyala Moriel

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#44,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOrcasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Orcas smells like cold sea air moving through coastal woods. Lime and ginger give the opening a brisk lift, then the scent settles into salty seaweed, aromatic greenery, cedar, moss, and amber. It reads natural rather than synthetic, with a rugged outdoorsy feel that may suit someone who likes marine fragrances with …

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Un Homme A La Mer by Velvetvelo rethinks aquatic fragrance by skipping traditional perfumer alcohol completely. Instead, this water-based emulsion sprays on like a cooling mist, delivering an instant rush of cold lime juice, sparkling water accords, and crisp grated ginger. As the initial liquid sheen absorbs into ski…

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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, Orcas or Un Homme A La Mer?

Orcas takes 3 of 4 categories. Orcas is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; Un Homme A La Mer is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes. Choose Orcas for a woody and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Un Homme A La Mer for a citrus and aquatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Orcas or Un Homme A La Mer?

Orcas lasts longest (Orcas 80/100, Un Homme A La Mer 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Orcas or Un Homme A La Mer?

Orcas projects furthest (Orcas 61/100, Un Homme A La Mer 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Orcas and Un Homme A La Mer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aquatic and woody accords. Common notes include Virginia Cedar, Ginger and Lime.

Is Orcas or Un Homme A La Mer better for summer or winter?

Orcas suits daytime wear; Un Homme A La Mer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Orcas and Un Homme A La Mer?

Orcas has top notes of Virginia Cedar, Ginger and Lime, heart notes of Seaweed, Boronia and Geranium, a base of Woodsy Notes, oak moss and Amber. Un Homme A La Mer has top notes of Lime, Water Notes and Ginger, heart notes of Pepper, White Flowers and Jasmine, a base of Virginia Cedar.