Question 1

What's the difference between Orissima and Mon Guerlain?

Accepted Answer

Orissima is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ted Lapidus (2016) dominated by Caramel accords. Mon Guerlain is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Guerlain (2017) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 3 accords: Sweet, Woody, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Orissima or Mon Guerlain?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Orissima scores 4.05/5 vs Mon Guerlain at 4.08/5. Mon Guerlain's standout strength: Soft, sweet vanilla with sophisticated undertones. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Orissima and Mon Guerlain smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Sweet, Woody, Powdery, Iris, Patchouli. Mon Guerlain: The r/fragrance community views Mon Guerlain positively overall, praising its comforting vanilla scent and broad appeal.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Orissima or Mon Guerlain?

Accepted Answer

Mon Guerlain: Longevity and projection issues reported by some users Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Orissima vs Mon Guerlain?

Accepted Answer

Orissima scores highest for fall wear; Mon Guerlain scores highest for fall wear. Orissima leans evening, Mon Guerlain leans daytime.

Orissima vs Mon Guerlain

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Orissima (7)

Unique to Mon Guerlain (9)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Mon Guerlain

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Attribute	Orissima	Mon Guerlain
Brand	Ted Lapidus	Guerlain
Year	2016	2017
Rating	4.05	4.08
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	11