Fragrance comparison

The Voice of Reason vs White Orchid & Poppy

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 142 ratings analysed

2 wins

The Voice of Reason

Lush

3.24139 votes

Rank #17,075 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

White Orchid & Poppy

Kat Burki

3.673 votes

Rank #61,017 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Voice of Reason takes 2 of 4 categories.

The Voice of Reason
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
White Orchid & Poppy
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

The Voice of Reason2/4

White Orchid & Poppy0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Voice of Reason
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Voice of Reason

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Voice of ReasonLush

White Orchid & PoppyKat Burki

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.24/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

37%Like

2%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

125 votes

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityThe Voice of Reason

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla86%

warm spicy72%

amber58%

powdery44%

rose30%

vanilla100%

powdery83%

sweet65%

aromatic48%

lavender30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woody NotesSandalwoodTonka BeanRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PeachOrangeGreen Notes

Heart

OrchidLavenderHeliotropeJasmineLilyVioletRoseHerbal Notes

Base

VanillaTonka BeanMuskSandalwoodWoody NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer31

Fall100

Winter90

Day80

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex63

Women13

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,075

PerfumerMark Constantine, Simon Constantine

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#61,017

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Voice of ReasonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A dry, woody oriental with sandalwood, tonka and rose, The Voice of Reason leans smoky, warm and slightly powdery rather than sugary. It opens with a dark, jazz-club mood and settles into a smooth woody amber finish. This suits wearers who enjoy textured, atmospheric scents with a unisex profile. It can feel especial…

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Kat Burki White Orchid & Poppy starts with a crisp splash of green notes mixed with sweet peach nectar and orange zest. As it rests on your skin, it shifts into a soft powdery floral melody featuring lavender, violet, and orchid. The base warms up with sandalwood and tonka bean, leaving a clean, skin-hugging musk trai…

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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, The Voice of Reason or White Orchid & Poppy?

The Voice of Reason takes 2 of 4 categories. The Voice of Reason is rated 3.24/5 from 139 votes; White Orchid & Poppy is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose The Voice of Reason for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose White Orchid & Poppy for a vanilla and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Voice of Reason or White Orchid & Poppy?

The Voice of Reason lasts longest (The Voice of Reason 72/100, White Orchid & Poppy 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Voice of Reason or White Orchid & Poppy?

Projection is very close: The Voice of Reason 58/100, White Orchid & Poppy 58/100 for sillage.

Do The Voice of Reason and White Orchid & Poppy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Rose.

Is The Voice of Reason or White Orchid & Poppy better for summer or winter?

The Voice of Reason suits evening wear; White Orchid & Poppy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Voice of Reason and White Orchid & Poppy?

The Voice of Reason features Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Rose. White Orchid & Poppy has top notes of Peach, Orange and Green Notes, heart notes of Orchid, Lavender, Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Sandalwood.