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Sanctum vs Under The Orange Tree

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

Updated 35 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Under The Orange Tree takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Sanctum

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Under The Orange Tree

    Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sanctum1/3
Under The Orange Tree2/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Sanctum
Sillage & projection
Under The Orange Tree
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Under The Orange Tree

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SanctumTRNP
Under The Orange TreeMarina Barcenilla Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.78/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 49%Had 7%Want 44%
4.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
26%Like
11%Ok
15%Dislike
7%Hate

27 votes

63%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity48
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevitySanctum

SillageUnder The Orange Tree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value58
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus91%
fresh spicy83%
amber74%
woody65%
balsamic56%
amber100%
white floral92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Lemon VerbenaLemonBergamotPetitgrainRosemaryLavender
Heart
ChamomileNeroliRose GeraniumClary SageMintOrange BlossomRose de MaiMelissa Flower
Base
OlibanumAmyriselemiBenzoinOpoponaxCypressTolu BalsamPatchouli
Notes
Orange BlossomBenzoinNeroliOlibanumPetitgrainJasmineLabdanumLime (Linden) BlossomBitter Orange

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Under The Orange Tree, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer75
Fall50
Winter25
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night40
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men20
Unisex60
Women20

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#35,294

PerfumerMarina Barcenilla

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerUnder The Orange TreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

TRNP Sanctum opens with a sharp burst of lemon verbena, bergamot, and rosemary that feels fresh and herbal. As the top notes fade, soothing chamomile, lavender, and clary sage merge with a deep base of olibanum frankincense, fir, and sandalwood. Built entirely from botanical oils, it creates an unrefined, aromatic atm…

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Under The Orange Tree by Marina Barcenilla Parfums is a vibrant citrus and white floral fragrance centered on the bitter orange tree. Launched in 2014 and composed by perfumer Marina Barcenilla, the composition balances bright, green petitgrain and tart bitter orange against a blooming heart of orange blossom, jasmine…

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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, Sanctum or Under The Orange Tree?

Under The Orange Tree takes 2 of 3 categories. Sanctum is rated 3.78/5 from 27 votes; Under The Orange Tree is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Sanctum for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Under The Orange Tree for a amber and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sanctum or Under The Orange Tree?

Sanctum lasts longest (Sanctum 56/100, Under The Orange Tree 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sanctum or Under The Orange Tree?

Under The Orange Tree projects furthest (Under The Orange Tree 63/100, Sanctum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sanctum and Under The Orange Tree smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Olibanum.

Is Sanctum or Under The Orange Tree better for summer or winter?

Sanctum suits daytime wear; Under The Orange Tree suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sanctum and Under The Orange Tree?

Sanctum has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Lemon, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Chamomile, Neroli, Rose Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Olibanum, Amyris, elemi and Benzoin. Under The Orange Tree features Orange Blossom, Benzoin, Neroli, Olibanum and Petitgrain.

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