Fragrance comparison

Under The Orange Tree vs Sanctum

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

2 wins

Under The Orange Tree

Marina Barcenilla Parfums

4.388 votes

Rank #35,294 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Sanctum

TRNP

3.7827 votes

Rank #37,244 AromaticCitrus

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

Under The Orange Tree2/3

Sanctum1/3

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

Under The Orange TreeMarina Barcenilla Parfums

SanctumTRNP

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

3.78/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 49%Had 7%Want 44%

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

41%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

15%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySanctum

SillageUnder The Orange Tree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

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%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

amber74%

woody65%

balsamic56%

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

Notes

Orange BlossomBenzoinNeroliOlibanumPetitgrainJasmineLabdanumLime (Linden) BlossomBitter Orange

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Lemon VerbenaLemonBergamotPetitgrainRosemaryLavender

Heart

ChamomileNeroliRose GeraniumClary SageMintOrange BlossomRose de MaiMelissa Flower

Base

OlibanumAmyriselemiBenzoinOpoponaxCypressTolu BalsamPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Benzoin, Neroli 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

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,294

PerfumerMarina Barcenilla

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#37,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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…

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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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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 Sanctum?

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

Which lasts longer, Under The Orange Tree or Sanctum?

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

Which projects more, Under The Orange Tree or Sanctum?

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

Do Under The Orange Tree and Sanctum smell similar?

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

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

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

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

Under The Orange Tree features Orange Blossom, Benzoin, Neroli, Olibanum and Petitgrain. 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.