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Orlov vs Orlov Elixir Edition

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

Updated 123 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Orlov

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Orlov Elixir Edition

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Orlov2/4
Orlov Elixir Edition2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Orlov Elixir Edition
Sillage & projection
Orlov Elixir Edition
Value for money
Orlov
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Orlov

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
OrlovOrlov Paris
Orlov Elixir EditionOrlov Paris
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.83/ 5 · 116 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
3.71/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
36%Love
33%Like
12%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate

94 votes

43%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityOrlov Elixir Edition

SillageOrlov Elixir Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value17
Category winnerOrlovBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus83%
tuberose65%
animalic48%
musky30%
white floral100%
citrus83%
tuberose65%
animalic48%
fresh spicy30%
Scent match98%Very similar · both white floral, citrus and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Bergamot
Heart
TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine Sambac
Base
MuskVanilla
Top
Bergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomTuberoseJasmine Sambac
Base
VanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring83
Summer100
Fall70
Winter35
Day100
Night–
Spring50
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex4
Women92
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,205

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#53,528

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOrlovHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Orlov by Orlov Paris is a polished white floral built around tuberose, orange blossom and jasmine sambac, brightened by bergamot and softened with musk and vanilla. On skin it can read creamy, clean and feminine, with a citrus blossom sharpness that some wearers love and others find too soapy or bug spray-like.

Reviews →

Orlov Elixir Edition is a polished white floral built around orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine sambac, lifted by bergamot and softened with vanilla musk. It reads feminine, creamy and expensive, with a bright floral opening that settles into a smooth, musky sweetness. This is best for shoppers who enjoy elegant flo…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Orlov or Orlov Elixir Edition?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Orlov is rated 3.83/5 from 116 votes; Orlov Elixir Edition is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Orlov for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Orlov Elixir Edition for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Orlov or Orlov Elixir Edition?

Orlov Elixir Edition lasts longest (Orlov Elixir Edition 84/100, Orlov 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Orlov or Orlov Elixir Edition?

Orlov Elixir Edition projects furthest (Orlov Elixir Edition 75/100, Orlov 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Orlov and Orlov Elixir Edition smell similar?

Very similar: a 98% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and tuberose accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Orlov or Orlov Elixir Edition better for summer or winter?

Orlov suits daytime wear; Orlov Elixir Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Orlov and Orlov Elixir Edition?

Orlov has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Musk and Vanilla. Orlov Elixir Edition has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla and Musk.

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