Fragrance comparison

R2B2 Interstellar vs Color Essences Orange

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 92 ratings analysed

3 wins

R2B2 Interstellar

Reyane Tradition

3.5892 votes

Rank #12,187 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Color Essences Orange

Red Label

—0 votes

Rank #74,698 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

R2B2 Interstellar takes 3 of 4 categories.

R2B2 Interstellar
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Color Essences Orange
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

R2B2 Interstellar3/4

Color Essences Orange1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: R2B2 Interstellar
Sillage & projection: R2B2 Interstellar
Value for money: Color Essences Orange
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: R2B2 Interstellar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

R2B2 InterstellarReyane Tradition

Color Essences OrangeRed Label

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

79 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityR2B2 Interstellar

SillageR2B2 Interstellar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value100

Category winnerColor Essences OrangeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

lavender69%

earthy61%

amber100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

warm spicy74%

lavender65%

smoky56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesBergamot

Heart

Lavender

Base

PatchouliVanillaVetiverAmber

Top

CitrusesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

LavenderCardamomWormwoodPepper

Base

IncenseAmberVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Bergamot, Lavender and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer50

Fall100

Winter55

Day100

Night74

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex19

Women9

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,187

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#74,698

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerR2B2 InterstellarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

R2B2 Interstellar is a fragrance featuring bright citrus and bergamot top notes that transition into a soothing lavender heart. The base settles into a blend of vanilla, patchouli, amber, and vetiver. Housed in a futuristic astronaut-inspired bottle with an innovative laser spray mechanism, this scent offers an uplift…

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Color Essences Orange opens with a brisk hit of grapefruit and bergamot, then settles into a spiced aromatic heart with lavender, cardamom, pepper, and a touch of wormwood. The dry-down looks warmer and drier, with cedar, vetiver, amber, and incense adding depth. It reads like a fresh citrus scent with more bite and s…

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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 lasts longer, R2B2 Interstellar or Color Essences Orange?

R2B2 Interstellar lasts longest (R2B2 Interstellar 66/100, Color Essences Orange 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, R2B2 Interstellar or Color Essences Orange?

R2B2 Interstellar projects furthest (R2B2 Interstellar 56/100, Color Essences Orange 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do R2B2 Interstellar and Color Essences Orange smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Citruses, Bergamot, Lavender and Vetiver.

Is R2B2 Interstellar or Color Essences Orange better for summer or winter?

R2B2 Interstellar suits daytime wear; Color Essences Orange suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in R2B2 Interstellar and Color Essences Orange?

R2B2 Interstellar has top notes of Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver and Amber. Color Essences Orange has top notes of Citruses, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Wormwood and Pepper, a base of Incense, Amber, Vetiver and Cedar.