Fragrance comparison

Orion vs Othello

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,425 ratings analysed

5 wins

Orion

Tiziana Terenzi

4.032,346 votes

Rank #758 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Othello

Il Profvmo

3.6279 votes

Rank #15,871 SmokyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orion takes 5 of 7 categories.

Orion
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Othello
Choose it for a smoky and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Orion5/7

Othello2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OrionTiziana Terenzi

OthelloIl Profvmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 2,346 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

Category winnerOrionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

1,590 votes

28%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerOrionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityOrion

SillageOrion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value65

Category winnerOthelloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

smoky84%

leather77%

sweet69%

amber61%

smoky100%

amber92%

leather84%

woody77%

white floral69%

honey61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both smoky, woody and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleAppleBergamotRed Currant

Heart

BirchThymePatchouliJasmine

Base

CedarIncenseAgarwood (Oud)MuskAmber

Top

Passionfruit

Heart

IncenseBirchDaturaPatchouli

Base

HoneyAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesBirch, Patchouli, Incense and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter45

Day–

Night–

Spring79

Summer36

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night79

Category winnerOthelloMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women5

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#758

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews398

Overall rank#15,871

PerfumerSilvana Casoli

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerOrionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Orion by Tiziana Terenzi hits the skin with a vibrant splash of pineapple and red currant, balanced by a sharp green apple note that feels crisp rather than syrupy. As the initial brightness settles, a dry, smoky birch and woody patchouli take over, steering the scent away from simple fruitiness. It feels like a late …

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Othello by Il Profvmo opens with a brief fruity lift, then quickly settles into a smoky, resinous core where incense, birch and patchouli do most of the talking. The vibe leans dark-amber and slightly leathery, with a sweet touch in the base that can read like honey. Oud is present on paper, but it often comes across …

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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, Orion or Othello?

Orion takes 5 of 7 categories. Orion is rated 4.03/5 from 2,346 votes; Othello is rated 3.62/5 from 79 votes. Choose Orion for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Othello for a smoky and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Orion or Othello?

Orion lasts longest (Orion 76/100, Othello 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Orion or Othello?

Orion projects furthest (Orion 67/100, Othello 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Orion and Othello smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, woody and leather accords. Common notes include Birch, Patchouli, Incense and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Orion or Othello better for summer or winter?

For summer, Othello is the stronger pick. For winter, Othello is the stronger pick. Othello suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Orion and Othello?

Orion has top notes of Pineapple, Apple, Bergamot and Red Currant, heart notes of Birch, Thyme, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Incense, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk. Othello has top notes of Passionfruit, heart notes of Incense, Birch, Datura and Patchouli, a base of Honey and Agarwood (Oud).