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Under The Orange Tree vs Sole di Positano

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

Updated 688 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sole di Positano takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Under The Orange Tree

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

  • Sole di Positano

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Under The Orange Tree1/3
Sole di Positano2/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Sole di Positano
Sillage & projection
Under The Orange Tree
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Sole di Positano

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Under The Orange TreeMarina Barcenilla Parfums
Sole di PositanoTom Ford
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%
4.07/ 5 · 680 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
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

38%Love
43%Like
6%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate

680 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity48
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevitySole di Positano

SillageUnder The Orange Tree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value26
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 floral86%
aromatic72%
green58%
fresh spicy44%
fresh30%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral 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
Bitter OrangeMandarin OrangeCalabrian bergamotLemonPetitgrain
Heart
NeroliOrange BlossomJasmineShisoYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Moss
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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter6
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men18
Unisex63
Women19
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,294

PerfumerMarina Barcenilla

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#28,490

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSole di PositanoHigher 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 →

Sole di Positano opens with a bright, crisp splash of Calabrian bergamot and bitter orange. It immediately calls to mind the scent of fresh citrus rinds crushed under a hot midday sun. As the initial sharp fizz settles, a green breeze of shiso leaf and petitgrain emerges, adding an earthy depth to the composition. On …

Reviews →
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 Sole di Positano?

Sole di Positano takes 2 of 3 categories. Under The Orange Tree is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Sole di Positano is rated 4.07/5 from 680 votes. Choose Under The Orange Tree for a amber and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sole di Positano for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Under The Orange Tree or Sole di Positano?

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

Which projects more, Under The Orange Tree or Sole di Positano?

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

Do Under The Orange Tree and Sole di Positano smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Neroli, Petitgrain and Jasmine.

Is Under The Orange Tree or Sole di Positano better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Under The Orange Tree and Sole di Positano?

Under The Orange Tree features Orange Blossom, Benzoin, Neroli, Olibanum and Petitgrain. Sole di Positano has top notes of Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange, Calabrian bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Shiso, a base of Moss.

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