Fragrance comparison

Under the Orange Tree vs Free People x Joya Lou

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

2 wins

Under the Orange Tree

Maoli

4.333 votes

Rank #52,124 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Free People x Joya Lou

Joya

3.8010 votes

Rank #57,617 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Under the Orange Tree takes 2 of 2 categories.

Under the Orange Tree
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Free People x Joya Lou
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Under the Orange Tree2/2

Free People x Joya Lou0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
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

Under the Orange TreeMaoli

Free People x Joya LouJoya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

10%Love

70%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageUnder the Orange Tree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody88%

white floral77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

aromatic42%

citrus100%

white floral83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

sweet30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PetitgrainOrangeNeroliPrecious WoodsVanille

No top / heart / base split published

Top

OrangeBergamotLimeWhite GrapefruitPink PepperCalifornian LemonPetitgrain

Heart

JasmineNeroliVirginian Cedar

Base

Siam BenzoinGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Orange and Neroli. 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

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring38

Summer13

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex44

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,124

PerfumerKai Hughes, Kalani Hughes

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#57,617

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUnder the Orange TreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Under the Orange Tree by Maoli is an uplifting citrus gourmand fragrance centered on sunny fruit, green foliage, and warm base notes. The composition captures the sensation of Ka'u Gold oranges ripening under Hawaiian sunshine in Naalehu. Fresh sweet orange and crisp petitgrain lead the introduction with a lively, bit…

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Free People x Joya Lou lands with a sharp splash of Californian lemon and pink pepper before warming into ambery benzoin. It feels less like a polished designer release and more like a cozy, slightly rustic autumn sweater made for cool afternoons.

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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, Under the Orange Tree or Free People x Joya Lou?

Under the Orange Tree takes 2 of 2 categories. Under the Orange Tree is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Free People x Joya Lou is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose Under the Orange Tree for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Free People x Joya Lou for a citrus and white floral character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which projects more, Under the Orange Tree or Free People x Joya Lou?

Under the Orange Tree projects furthest (Under the Orange Tree 75/100, Free People x Joya Lou 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Under the Orange Tree and Free People x Joya Lou smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Orange and Neroli.

Is Under the Orange Tree or Free People x Joya Lou better for summer or winter?

Under the Orange Tree suits daytime wear; Free People x Joya Lou suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Under the Orange Tree and Free People x Joya Lou?

Under the Orange Tree features Petitgrain, Orange, Neroli, Precious Woods and Vanille. Free People x Joya Lou has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Lime and White Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli and Virginian Cedar, a base of Siam Benzoin and Guaiac Wood.