L'orpheline
Serge LutensEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
L'orpheline vs. Night Train
Is L'orpheline better than Night Train?
Night Train projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
Musk
MuskyWoody
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 Night Train?
| L'orpheline | Night Train | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2014 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens | Alexandra Monet |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do L'orpheline and Night Train smell?
L'orpheline
Musky
Smoky
Resinous
Amber
Balsamic
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Woody
Night Train
Mossy
Aldehydic
Earthy
Woody
Patchouli
Rose
Musky
White Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do L'orpheline and Night Train share?
Top
Frankincense
AldehydesBergamot
Heart—
RoseJasmine Sambac
Base
MuskIncense
OakmossPatchouliMuskLeatherVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do L'orpheline and Night Train work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, L'orpheline or Night Train?
| L'orpheline | Night Train | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about L'orpheline and Night Train?
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
Aldehydes give this a vintage feel that might split opinions on first spray. It's less about the musk and vanilla, more about a quiet, grounded presence.Night Train
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