Desert Star
meets L'orpheline.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Different note lists
The records do not list any identical notes. They may still share accords.
Concentration not recorded leads with woody; Concentration not recorded leads with musky. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Armaf Desert StarConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Serge Lutens L'orphelineConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2024 | 2014 |
| Leading accords | woody · musky · aromatic | musky · amber · smoky |
| Notes unique to this record | Bergamot, Vetiver, Pink Pepper, Cashmere Wood, Cedarwood, White Musk, Amber | Incense, Musk |
| Longevity / 5 | 4.06 · 84 votes | 3.35 · 1,389 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.82 · 87 votes | 2.03 · 1,474 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
Desert Star
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
L'orpheline
Eau de parfum · US listing
Alcohol, Parfum (fragrance), Dipropylene glycol, Pogostemon cablin oil, Aqua (water), Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Linalool, Eugenia caryophyllus oil, Eugenol, Citronellol, Pinene, Beta-caryophyllene, Limonene, Coumarin, Bht, Mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, Carvone, Menthol, Linalyl acetate, Terpineol, Alpha-terpinene, Citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) peel oil, Eugenyl acetate, Terpinolene, CI 60730 (ext. violet 2), CI 17200 (red 33), CI 19140 (yellow 5)
Source: Serge Lutens official US product page · Checked 2026-09-22
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed woody and musky direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed musky and amber direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.