Fragrance comparison

Rose d'Orient vs Sissi

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 223 ratings analysed

Rose d'Orient

Marc de la Morandiere

4.502 votes

Rank #55,065 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sissi

Marc de la Morandiere

4.19221 votes

Rank #7,366 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sissi takes 4 of 4 categories.

Rose d'Orient
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sissi
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rose d'Orient0/4

Sissi4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose d'OrientMarc de la Morandiere

SissiMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 13%Want 67%

4.19/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 40%Had 27%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

43%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

221 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySissi

SillageSissi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

rose84%

floral77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

fruity61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Turkish RosePeachRaspberryYlang-Ylang

Heart2-4 hrs

Virginian CedarLillacLily-of-the-ValleyVioletIrisSandalwoodGreen NotesEgyptian Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomPineappleMadagascar Ylang-YlangGalbanumMarigoldSpicy Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusJasmineIrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base6-10+ hrs

OakmossPeachMuskSandalwoodVetiverVanillaOrrisAmber

Category winnerSissiLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 32%Date 29%Casual 28%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 27%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,065

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,366

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerSissiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose d'Orient by Marc de la Morandiere opens with a burst of velvety Turkish rose backed by tart raspberry and plush, sun-warmed peach flesh. It hits fast. A quick flash of cosmetic alcohol clears within three minutes, revealing an opulent bouquet of lilac, Egyptian jasmine, and powdery iris root. Soft sandalwood and …

Reviews →

Sissi by Marc de la Morandiere delivers an authentic 1990s floral chypre experience that feels refreshingly distinctive today. It opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, sunny orange blossom, and an unexpected hint of ripe pineapple. Do not judge it by the first two minutes. The initial sharpness softens quickly …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rose d'Orient or Sissi?

Sissi takes 4 of 4 categories. Rose d'Orient is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Sissi is rated 4.19/5 from 221 votes. Choose Rose d'Orient for a powdery and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sissi for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose d'Orient or Sissi?

Sissi lasts longest (Sissi 82/100, Rose d'Orient 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose d'Orient or Sissi?

Sissi projects furthest (Sissi 72/100, Rose d'Orient 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose d'Orient and Sissi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Peach, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Rose d'Orient or Sissi better for summer or winter?

Rose d'Orient suits daytime wear; Sissi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose d'Orient and Sissi?

Rose d'Orient has top notes of Turkish Rose, Peach, Raspberry and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Virginian Cedar, Lillac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Sissi has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pineapple, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang and Galbanum, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, Iris and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Peach, Musk and Sandalwood.