Fragrance comparison

Orlo vs Ouranon

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 353 ratings analysed

5 wins

Orlo

Mendittorosa

3.92113 votes

Rank #15,750 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Ouranon

Aesop

3.81240 votes

Rank #8,767 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orlo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Orlo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Ouranon
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Orlo5/7

Ouranon2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OrloMendittorosa

OuranonAesop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

3.81/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerOrloRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

113 votes

40%Love

30%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

189 votes

Category winnerOuranonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityOrlo

SillageOrlo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value36

Category winnerOrloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

green77%

woody69%

leather61%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

green69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilBitter OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CuminNerolielemiYlang-YlangPetitgrainCardamomPink PepperLavender

Base

LeatherPapyrusHayRumAgarwood (Oud)Saffron

Top

LavenderelemiPetitgrain

Heart

HayFrankincenseChamomile

Base

MyrrhPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared noteselemi, Petitgrain, Lavender and Hay. 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

Summer73

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOrloMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex70

Women23

Men30

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,750

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#8,767

PerfumerBarnabe Fillion

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerOuranonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Orlo by Mendittorosa opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, bergamot, and crushed basil leaves that feels immediately herbal and crisp. As the top notes quiet down, warm cumin and pink pepper inject a subtle spice that cuts straight through the citrus brightness. The heart blooms into a drier floral texture with n…

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Aesop Ouranon opens dry and aromatic, with lavender, petitgrain and elemi giving a sharp herbal lift before hay, chamomile and frankincense take over. The heart feels sun-baked, resinous and slightly dusty. On skin, it usually settles into myrrh, patchouli and tonka, warmer and softer but still earthy. It suits weare…

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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, Orlo or Ouranon?

Orlo takes 5 of 7 categories. Orlo is rated 3.92/5 from 113 votes; Ouranon is rated 3.81/5 from 240 votes. Choose Orlo for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Ouranon for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Orlo or Ouranon?

Orlo lasts longest (Orlo 76/100, Ouranon 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Orlo or Ouranon?

Orlo projects furthest (Orlo 61/100, Ouranon 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Orlo and Ouranon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include elemi, Petitgrain, Lavender and Hay.

Is Orlo or Ouranon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Orlo is the stronger pick. For winter, Ouranon is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Orlo and Ouranon?

Orlo has top notes of Basil, Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cumin, Neroli, elemi and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Leather, Papyrus, Hay and Rum. Ouranon has top notes of Lavender, elemi and Petitgrain, heart notes of Hay, Frankincense and Chamomile, a base of Myrrh, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.