Fragrance comparison

Orchidée Rouge vs Dulce Fundamentum

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 333 ratings analysed

Orchidée Rouge

Sora Dora

3.77218 votes

Rank #15,096 VanillaSweet

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51%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Dulce Fundamentum

Lumi

4.22115 votes

Rank #10,627 SweetVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dulce Fundamentum takes 6 of 7 categories.

Orchidée Rouge
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.
Dulce Fundamentum
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Orchidée Rouge1/7

Dulce Fundamentum6/7

Ratings & consensus: Dulce Fundamentum
Community sentiment: Dulce Fundamentum
Longevity: Dulce Fundamentum
Sillage & projection: Dulce Fundamentum
Value for money: Dulce Fundamentum
Versatility: Orchidée Rouge
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dulce Fundamentum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Orchidée RougeSora Dora

Dulce FundamentumLumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 218 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerDulce FundamentumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

27%Like

26%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

218 votes

50%Love

31%Like

15%Ok

1%Dislike

3%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerDulce FundamentumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityDulce Fundamentum

SillageDulce Fundamentum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value56

Category winnerDulce FundamentumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

almond77%

citrus69%

caramel61%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

caramel84%

chocolate77%

nutty69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Vanilla AbsoluteCaramelAlmond MilkRumHeliotropeelemiCeylon CinnamonSicilian BergamotBenzoinWhite MuskOrangeYlang-Ylang

No top / heart / base split published

Top

ChocolateCaramelHazelnutRum

Heart

VanillaHoneyAlmond MilkAmber

Base

White MuskTonka BeanCotton Candy

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Almond Milk, Rum and White Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring42

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOrchidée RougeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex42

Women47

Men4

Unisex36

Women61

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,096

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois, Anne-Sophie Behaghel, Camille Chemardin

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#10,627

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerDulce FundamentumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Orchidée Rouge by Sora Dora opens with a bright spark of Sicilian bergamot and orange that swiftly softens into almond milk and heliotrope. Warm Ceylon cinnamon and dark rum add depth before vanilla absolute and caramel settle close to the skin. It wears as a plush, cozy gourmand with soft floral undertones, ideal for…

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Dulce Fundamentum by Lumi is a gourmand fragrance that blends rich chocolate, warm caramel, and a splash of rum. Designed for those who crave deep sweetness, it wears well during the colder months. This scent provides a cozy, enveloping experience for both men and women, focusing on edible notes that linger on the 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, Orchidée Rouge or Dulce Fundamentum?

Dulce Fundamentum takes 6 of 7 categories. Orchidée Rouge is rated 3.77/5 from 218 votes; Dulce Fundamentum is rated 4.22/5 from 115 votes. Choose Orchidée Rouge for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter. Choose Dulce Fundamentum for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Orchidée Rouge or Dulce Fundamentum?

Dulce Fundamentum lasts longest (Dulce Fundamentum 70/100, Orchidée Rouge 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Orchidée Rouge or Dulce Fundamentum?

Dulce Fundamentum projects furthest (Dulce Fundamentum 58/100, Orchidée Rouge 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Orchidée Rouge and Dulce Fundamentum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Caramel, Almond Milk, Rum and White Musk.

Is Orchidée Rouge or Dulce Fundamentum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dulce Fundamentum is the stronger pick. For winter, Orchidée Rouge is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Orchidée Rouge and Dulce Fundamentum?

Orchidée Rouge features Vanilla Absolute, Caramel, Almond Milk, Rum and Heliotrope. Dulce Fundamentum has top notes of Chocolate, Caramel, Hazelnut and Rum, heart notes of Vanilla, Honey, Almond Milk and Amber, a base of White Musk, Tonka Bean and Cotton Candy.