Provenance Amongst The Orange Groves vs Sole di Positano
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Provenance Amongst The Orange GrovesChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sole di PositanoChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Provenance Amongst The Orange Groves3/7
Sole di Positano3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Sole di Positano
- Community sentiment
- Sole di Positano
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Sole di Positano
- Value for money
- Provenance Amongst The Orange Groves
- Versatility
- Provenance Amongst The Orange Groves
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Provenance Amongst The Orange Groves
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Provenance Amongst The Orange GrovesMarks & SpencerSole di PositanoTom FordWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 61%Had 9%Want 30%
4.07/ 5 · 680 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerSole di PositanoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
47%Like
7%Ok
14%Dislike
2%Hate
57 votes
38%Love
43%Like
6%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
680 votes
Category winnerSole di PositanoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageSole di Positano
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerProvenance Amongst The Orange GrovesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral83%
sweet65%
musky48%
soapy30%
citrus100%
white floral86%
aromatic72%
green58%
fresh spicy44%
fresh30%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Mandarin OrangeLemon
Heart1 to 2 hours
Orange BlossomNeroliJasmine
Base2 to 3 hours
Musk
Top
Bitter OrangeMandarin OrangeCalabrian bergamotLemonPetitgrain
Heart
NeroliOrange BlossomJasmineShisoYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Moss
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lemon, Orange Blossom and Neroli. Durations are only published for Provenance Amongst The Orange Groves, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring54
Summer100
Fall18
Winter10
Day100
Night24
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter6
Day–
Night–
Category winnerProvenance Amongst The Orange GrovesMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,363
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#28,490
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerProvenance Amongst The Orange GrovesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotProvenance Amongst The Orange Groves by Marks & Spencer delivers a bright, sunny splash of citrus and white florals designed for everyday warm weather wear. The scent opens with a burst of mandarin orange and zesty lemon, creating a lively citrus sparkle that immediately feels fresh and cheerful. As the initial sharpn…
Reviews →Sole di Positano opens with a bright, crisp splash of Calabrian bergamot and bitter orange. It immediately calls to mind the scent of fresh citrus rinds crushed under a hot midday sun. As the initial sharp fizz settles, a green breeze of shiso leaf and petitgrain emerges, adding an earthy depth to the composition. On …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Provenance Amongst The Orange Groves or Sole di Positano?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Provenance Amongst The Orange Groves is rated 3.89/5 from 57 votes; Sole di Positano is rated 4.07/5 from 680 votes. Choose Provenance Amongst The Orange Groves for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sole di Positano for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Provenance Amongst The Orange Groves or Sole di Positano?
They last about the same: Provenance Amongst The Orange Groves 56/100, Sole di Positano 56/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Provenance Amongst The Orange Groves or Sole di Positano?
Sole di Positano projects furthest (Sole di Positano 58/100, Provenance Amongst The Orange Groves 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Provenance Amongst The Orange Groves and Sole di Positano smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Orange Blossom and Neroli.
Is Provenance Amongst The Orange Groves or Sole di Positano better for summer or winter?
For summer, Provenance Amongst The Orange Groves is the stronger pick. For winter, Provenance Amongst The Orange Groves is the stronger pick. Provenance Amongst The Orange Groves suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Provenance Amongst The Orange Groves and Sole di Positano?
Provenance Amongst The Orange Groves has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Neroli and Jasmine, a base of Musk. Sole di Positano has top notes of Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange, Calabrian bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Shiso, a base of Moss.
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