Fragrance comparison

Parfums d'Orient vs True Heart

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

3 wins

Parfums d'Orient

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

3.888 votes

Rank #54,915 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

True Heart

mark.

4.4010 votes

Rank #33,282 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parfums d'Orient takes 3 of 5 categories.

Parfums d'Orient
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.
True Heart
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Parfums d'Orient3/5

True Heart2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Parfums d'Orient
Sillage & projection: Parfums d'Orient
Value for money: True Heart
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Parfums d'Orient
Fragranxe ranking: True Heart

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Parfums d'OrientParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

True Heartmark.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 16%Had 32%Want 53%

4.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityParfums d'Orient

SillageParfums d'Orient

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value92

Category winnerTrue HeartBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus90%

cinnamon80%

aromatic70%

fresh spicy60%

herbal50%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh84%

floral77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotSageMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonGingerPepperJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarSandalwoodAmberMusk

Notes

AmberLitchiPeonySandalwoodCinnamonBergamotPepperMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerParfums d'OrientLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,282

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerTrue HeartHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums d'Orient is a rustic, warm spicy scent that balances crisp Mediterranean citrus with dry cabinet woods. It kicks off with a sharp flash of bergamot, tangy mandarin orange, and dry culinary sage. That bracing opening fades quickly. Within fifteen minutes, the heart takes control. Rich kitchen cinnamon, pungent …

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True Heart by mark. is a warm spicy and amber fragrance that balances sweet floral tones with gentle woodiness. It opens with an uplifting brightness from bergamot alongside tangy litchi and a lively kick of pepper. As the scent settles, lush peony softens the spices, leading into a cozy foundation built on smooth amb…

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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, Parfums d'Orient or True Heart?

Parfums d'Orient takes 3 of 5 categories. Parfums d'Orient is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes; True Heart is rated 4.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Parfums d'Orient for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose True Heart for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Parfums d'Orient or True Heart?

Parfums d'Orient lasts longest (Parfums d'Orient 76/100, True Heart 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Parfums d'Orient or True Heart?

Parfums d'Orient projects furthest (Parfums d'Orient 65/100, True Heart 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Parfums d'Orient and True Heart smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cinnamon, Pepper and Sandalwood.

Is Parfums d'Orient or True Heart better for summer or winter?

Parfums d'Orient suits day or night wear; True Heart suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Parfums d'Orient and True Heart?

Parfums d'Orient has top notes of Bergamot, Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Ginger, Pepper and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. True Heart features Amber, Litchi, Peony, Sandalwood and Cinnamon.