Fragrance comparison

Under The Orange Tree vs Meili 1

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

2 wins

Under The Orange Tree

Marina Barcenilla Parfums

4.388 votes

Rank #35,294 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Meili 1

Atelier d'Artistes By Alexandre.J

3.002 votes

Rank #68,315 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Under The Orange Tree takes 2 of 3 categories.

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.
Meili 1
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Under The Orange Tree2/3

Meili 11/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Meili 1
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 TreeMarina Barcenilla Parfums

Meili 1Atelier d'Artistes By Alexandre.J

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityMeili 1

SillageUnder The Orange Tree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

musky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Orange BlossomBenzoinNeroliOlibanumPetitgrainJasmineLabdanumLime (Linden) BlossomBitter Orange

No top / heart / base split published

Top

OrangePetitgrain

Heart

Orange BlossomNeroliJasmine

Base

VanillaVioletLabdanumPrecious WoodsWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Neroli, Petitgrain and Jasmine. 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

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night40

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,294

PerfumerMarina Barcenilla

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#68,315

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois, Anne-Sophie Behaghel, Emna Doghri

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUnder The Orange TreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

Meili 1 opens with sharp orange and bitter petitgrain before turning into a thick white floral heart of neroli, jasmine, and orange blossom. As the fragrance settles, powdery violet and amber-tinged labdanum wrap around a soft vanilla and musk base. It feels lush, slightly dry, and tailored for crisp autumn days or ev…

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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, Under The Orange Tree or Meili 1?

Under The Orange Tree takes 2 of 3 categories. Under The Orange Tree is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Meili 1 is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Under The Orange Tree for a amber and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Meili 1 for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Under The Orange Tree or Meili 1?

Meili 1 lasts longest (Meili 1 100/100, Under The Orange Tree 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Under The Orange Tree or Meili 1?

Under The Orange Tree projects furthest (Under The Orange Tree 63/100, Meili 1 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Under The Orange Tree and Meili 1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Neroli, Petitgrain and Jasmine.

Is Under The Orange Tree or Meili 1 better for summer or winter?

Under The Orange Tree suits daytime wear; Meili 1 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Under The Orange Tree and Meili 1?

Under The Orange Tree features Orange Blossom, Benzoin, Neroli, Olibanum and Petitgrain. Meili 1 has top notes of Orange and Petitgrain, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Neroli and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Violet, Labdanum and Precious Woods.