Fragrance comparison

Perseus vs Fresh Orient

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,484 ratings analysed

5 wins

Perseus

Parfums de Marly

3.902,395 votes

Rank #3,947 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Fresh Orient

Vertus

3.6789 votes

Rank #16,470 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perseus takes 5 of 7 categories.

Perseus
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fresh Orient
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Perseus5/7

Fresh Orient2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PerseusParfums de Marly

Fresh OrientVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 2,395 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 44%Had 16%Want 40%

Category winnerPerseusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

26%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

2,395 votes

21%Love

46%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerPerseusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityPerseus

SillagePerseus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value33

Category winnerFresh OrientBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

amber44%

earthy30%

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

GrapefruitBergamotBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverGreen MandarinGeranium

Base6-10 hrs

Dry WoodCashmere WoodAmbergrisBalsam FirCedarTonka Bean

Top

Green LeavesBergamotGrapefruitBlack Currant

Heart

MagnoliaJasmineLilyCashmere Wood

Base

VetiverMuskCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Black Currant and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Perseus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day100

Night30

Spring90

Summer100

Fall26

Winter5

Day100

Night17

Category winnerFresh OrientMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex26

Women2

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 15%Party 12%

Men13

Unisex71

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,947

PerfumerNathalie Templer

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#16,470

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerPerseusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Perseus by Parfums de Marly delivers an immediate shock of tart, bitter grapefruit and juicy bergamot. The citrus does not vanish quickly like traditional colognes. Instead, it holds firm for hours before yielding to an earthy vetiver heart and a sharp cedar base. You get a bright, energizing burst that feels grounded…

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Vertus Fresh Orient delivers a breezy, green-tinted coastal citrus experience that moves beyond typical cologne formulas. Driven by tart grapefruit and leafy undertones, it settles into soft white florals and clean woods. It is an easy pick for casual warm-weather wear, offering a refreshing, clean aura without relyin…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Perseus or Fresh Orient?

Perseus takes 5 of 7 categories. Perseus is rated 3.90/5 from 2,395 votes; Fresh Orient is rated 3.67/5 from 89 votes. Choose Perseus for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fresh Orient for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Perseus or Fresh Orient?

Perseus lasts longest (Perseus 73/100, Fresh Orient 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Perseus or Fresh Orient?

Perseus projects furthest (Perseus 57/100, Fresh Orient 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Perseus and Fresh Orient smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Black Currant and Vetiver.

Is Perseus or Fresh Orient better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fresh Orient is the stronger pick. For winter, Perseus is the stronger pick. Perseus suits daytime wear; Fresh Orient suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Perseus and Fresh Orient?

Perseus has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Vetiver, Green Mandarin and Geranium, a base of Dry Wood, Cashmere Wood, Ambergris and Balsam Fir. Fresh Orient has top notes of Green Leaves, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Black Currant, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine, Lily and Cashmere Wood, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedar and Amber.