L'orpheline
Serge LutensEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
L'orpheline vs. The Grey
Is L'orpheline better than The Grey?
L'orpheline rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
MuskIncense
MuskySmokyAmberBalsamicpowderywarm spicyWoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between L'orpheline and The Grey?
| L'orpheline | The Grey | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2024 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens | Maurice Roucel |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do L'orpheline and The Grey smell?
L'orpheline
Musky
Smoky
Resinous
Amber
Balsamic
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Woody
The Grey
Amber
Smoky
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Musky
Fruity
Floral
Cinnamon
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do L'orpheline and The Grey share?
Top
Frankincense
IncenseCinnamon
Heart—
OsmanthusMagnolia
Base
MuskIncense
MuskCypriol
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Balsamic Notes
Incense
Incense
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do L'orpheline and The Grey work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, L'orpheline or The Grey?
| L'orpheline | The Grey | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about L'orpheline and The Grey?
L'orpheline asks you to commit. It has no softening introduction, no grand finale. You wear the heart notes and that is all. If you want layers, look elsewhere. If you want honesty, this is it.L'orpheline
The floral heart catches you off guard. Osmanthus and magnolia against smoke and spice shouldn't work, but it does, osmanthus has this apricot-like sweetness that cuts through the grey like a flash.The Grey
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