Fragrance comparison

Ruban d'Orange vs Community

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 159 ratings analysed

Ruban d'Orange

L'Occitane en Provence

3.99122 votes

Rank #15,108 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Community

The Zoo

4.2237 votes

Rank #44,082 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Community takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ruban d'Orange
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Community
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ruban d'Orange3/7

Community4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ruban d'OrangeL'Occitane en Provence

CommunityThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 31%Had 38%Want 31%

4.22/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 19%Had 8%Want 73%

Category winnerCommunityRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

122 votes

51%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerCommunityMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCommunity

SillageCommunity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value38

Category winnerRuban d'OrangeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

sweet44%

fresh30%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Sicilian OrangeBitter OrangeVetiverFirTonka BeanMandarin OrangeCedarLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitLemonBitter OrangeAldehydesBergamotMandarin OrangePeppermint

Heart

ChamomileCascaloneHedioneNigellaClovesIso E SuperRosemary

Base

VetiverCedarLabdanumAmbroxanOakmossMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Vetiver, Mandarin Orange and Cedar. Durations are only published for Ruban d'Orange, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer100

Fall36

Winter27

Day100

Night19

Spring100

Summer93

Fall14

Winter7

Day100

Night19

Category winnerRuban d'OrangeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,108

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#44,082

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRuban d'OrangeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ruban d'Orange by L'Occitane en Provence delivers an invigorating burst of sparkling Mediterranean sunshine. It opens immediately with juicy Sicilian orange, tart mandarin, and a crisp splash of bitter lemon. The first spray packs a vibrant, mouthwatering citrus punch. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge soft…

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Community by The Zoo opens with a crisp burst of bitter orange, crushed peppermint, and sparkling aldehydes that cut straight through humid air. As the initial citrus fizz calms, chamomile, herbal rosemary, and watery Cascalone emerge, grounding the profile with a fresh, mineral clarity that feels both modern and outd…

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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, Ruban d'Orange or Community?

Community takes 4 of 7 categories. Ruban d'Orange is rated 3.99/5 from 122 votes; Community is rated 4.22/5 from 37 votes. Choose Ruban d'Orange for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Community for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ruban d'Orange or Community?

Community lasts longest (Community 64/100, Ruban d'Orange 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruban d'Orange or Community?

Community projects furthest (Community 63/100, Ruban d'Orange 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruban d'Orange and Community smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Vetiver, Mandarin Orange and Cedar.

Is Ruban d'Orange or Community better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ruban d'Orange is the stronger pick. For winter, Ruban d'Orange is the stronger pick. Ruban d'Orange suits daytime wear; Community suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruban d'Orange and Community?

Ruban d'Orange features Sicilian Orange, Bitter Orange, Vetiver, Fir and Tonka Bean. Community has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Bitter Orange and Aldehydes, heart notes of Chamomile, Cascalone, Hedione and Nigella, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Labdanum and Ambroxan.