Fragrance comparison

Origin vs Epatage

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

2 wins

Origin

Medeau

3.8313 votes

Rank #38,508 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Epatage

Brocard

3.002 votes

Rank #71,922 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Origin takes 2 of 3 categories.

Origin
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Epatage
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Origin2/3

Epatage1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OriginMedeau

EpatageBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityOrigin

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerEpatageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

rose69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

cacao69%

fresh61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ElderberryBergamotRoseGreen Notes

Heart

CyclamenPeonyJasmineCalla LilyOrris RootCedar

Base

VanillaHeliotropeAmberwoodCashmere Musk

Top

LilacHeliotropeLemon Leaf

Heart

GardeniaCocoaTonka BeanOrris RootJasminePeachPeonyGreen Tea

Base

VanillaCedarMuskAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPeony, Jasmine, Orris Root and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,508

PerfumerAllison Stubbings, Azzi Glasser

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#71,922

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOriginHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Origin by Medeau is a soft floral with a refreshing green-citrus opening, a powdery flower heart, and a gentle vanilla-musk dry-down. The single supplied wearer review describes it as sweet, feminine, easy to use every day, and lasting through the day. It should suit someone who wants a polished floral signature scent…

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Epatage by Brocard opens with a sharp flash of green lemon leaf before settling into a powdery floral heart of lilac, heliotrope, and creamy gardenia. As the top notes recede, a distinct lactonic cocoa and sweet tonka bean accord emerges alongside soft osmanthus and peach nuances, giving the white florals a comforting…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Origin or Epatage?

Origin takes 2 of 3 categories. Origin is rated 3.83/5 from 13 votes; Epatage is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Origin for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Epatage for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Origin or Epatage?

Origin lasts longest (Origin 68/100, Epatage 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Origin and Epatage smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Peony, Jasmine, Orris Root and Cedar.

Is Origin or Epatage better for summer or winter?

Origin suits daytime wear; Epatage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Origin and Epatage?

Origin has top notes of Elderberry, Bergamot, Rose and Green Notes, heart notes of Cyclamen, Peony, Jasmine and Calla Lily, a base of Vanilla, Heliotrope, Amberwood and Cashmere Musk. Epatage has top notes of Lilac, Heliotrope and Lemon Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Cocoa, Tonka Bean and Orris Root, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Musk and Amber.