Fragrance comparison

Orissima vs Charmeuse

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 248 ratings analysed

Orissima

Ted Lapidus

4.05209 votes

Rank #6,726 CaramelSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Charmeuse

Dorin

4.3139 votes

Rank #33,790 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charmeuse takes 4 of 7 categories.

Orissima
Choose it for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Charmeuse
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Orissima3/7

Charmeuse4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OrissimaTed Lapidus

CharmeuseDorin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 209 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.31/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 21%Want 41%

Category winnerCharmeuseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

209 votes

54%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerCharmeuseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityOrissima

SillageCharmeuse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value42

Category winnerOrissimaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

caramel100%

sweet92%

patchouli84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

violet69%

patchouli61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachGrapefruitBamboo Leaf

Heart

IrisOrange BlossomPeony

Base

CaramelPatchouliMusk

Top20-30 mins

CassisOrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

PeachPearVioletRoseIrisPineappleOrange BlossomJasmine Sambac

Base7-8+ hrs

PatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesPeach, Grapefruit, Iris and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Charmeuse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerCharmeuseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,726

PerfumerAlexandra Monet

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#33,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOrissimaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Orissima by Ted Lapidus brings a crisp start with peach and grapefruit before sinking into a heavy base of caramel and patchouli. It offers a warm, woody sweetness that avoids smelling like a sugary food, making it suitable for casual wear during cold autumn nights when you want a cozy yet noticeable scent trail.

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Charmeuse by Dorin opens with a lively splash of bitter orange, zesty grapefruit, and tart blackcurrant buds that instantly wakes up the senses. As the bright citrus mist settles, the heart reveals a lush garden basket packed with ripe white peach, sweet pear, and velvety violet petals layered over creamy jasmine samb…

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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, Orissima or Charmeuse?

Charmeuse takes 4 of 7 categories. Orissima is rated 4.05/5 from 209 votes; Charmeuse is rated 4.31/5 from 39 votes. Choose Orissima for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Charmeuse for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Orissima or Charmeuse?

Orissima lasts longest (Orissima 71/100, Charmeuse 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Orissima or Charmeuse?

Charmeuse projects furthest (Charmeuse 75/100, Orissima 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Orissima and Charmeuse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Grapefruit, Iris and Orange Blossom.

Is Orissima or Charmeuse better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Orissima and Charmeuse?

Orissima has top notes of Peach, Grapefruit and Bamboo Leaf, heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Caramel, Patchouli and Musk. Charmeuse has top notes of Cassis, Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, Pear, Violet and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Cedar.