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    Crimson Snow vs. L'orpheline

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    L'orpheline rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Crimson Snow projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Crimson Snow vs. L'orpheline
    Crimson SnowL'orpheline
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20222014
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerCiny YeChristopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Crimson Snow

    Floral
    Sweet
    Woody
    Fruity
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Aldehydic
    Fresh Spicy

    L'orpheline

    Musky
    Smoky
    Resinous
    Amber
    Balsamic
    Powdery
    Warm Spicy
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    HawthornPearPlum
    Frankincense
    Heart
    Tangerine PeelPu-erh TeaLicorice
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    Base
    Guaiac WoodVetiverPatchouli
    MuskIncense

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Crimson Snow vs. L'orpheline
    Crimson SnowL'orpheline
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The Pu-erh tea note offers a smoky, fermented depth that reads almost medicinal in its clarity. Many find it captures that same earthy warmth from a tea house in winter.Crimson Snow
    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