Amaryllis Bianco vs Orris Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Amaryllis BiancoChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Orris NoirChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Amaryllis Bianco3/7
Orris Noir3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Orris Noir
- Community sentiment
- Orris Noir
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Amaryllis Bianco
- Value for money
- Amaryllis Bianco
- Versatility
- Amaryllis Bianco
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Orris Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Amaryllis BiancoPanama 1924Orris NoirOrmonde JayneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 38%Had 10%Want 53%
3.83/ 5 · 494 votes
Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%
Category winnerOrris NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
28%Like
8%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate
25 votes
31%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
382 votes
Category winnerOrris NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageAmaryllis Bianco
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmaryllis BiancoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
aromatic92%
balsamic84%
citrus77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
soft spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderArtemisiaRhubarbOrangeBergamotCoriander
Heart
IncenseJasmine SambacMagnoliaAmaryllis
Base
Tolu BalsamBenzoinTonka BeanMuskPeru BalsamVanilla
Top
Pink PepperCorianderArtemisiaBergamot
Heart
Bay LeafPimentoIrisJasmine Sambac
Base
Guaiac WoodMyrhhChinese CedarIncensePatchouli
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Coriander and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer33
Fall100
Winter78
Day100
Night100
Spring56
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAmaryllis BiancoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#46,295
PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#4,004
PerfumerGeza Schoen
Launched—
Reviews67
Category winnerOrris NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmaryllis Bianco opens with an aromatic spike of lavender, bitter artemisia, and tart rhubarb. Bergamot and coriander supply an immediate herbal brightness that cuts through the air on cool autumn mornings. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts toward a dark floral heart dominated by jasmine sambac, magnolia, and …
Reviews →Orris Noir is a spicy, woody iris fragrance with a cool herbal bite. Pink pepper, coriander, bay leaf and pimento lead the opening, while iris and jasmine sit deeper in the composition rather than taking over. It suits people who enjoy aromatic woods, dry spices and resinous warmth more than a soft powdery iris. The m…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Amaryllis Bianco or Orris Noir?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Amaryllis Bianco is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Orris Noir is rated 3.83/5 from 494 votes. Choose Amaryllis Bianco for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Orris Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Amaryllis Bianco or Orris Noir?
They last about the same: Amaryllis Bianco 72/100, Orris Noir 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Amaryllis Bianco or Orris Noir?
Amaryllis Bianco projects furthest (Amaryllis Bianco 70/100, Orris Noir 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amaryllis Bianco and Orris Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Coriander and Incense.
Is Amaryllis Bianco or Orris Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Amaryllis Bianco is the stronger pick. For winter, Orris Noir is the stronger pick. Amaryllis Bianco suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amaryllis Bianco and Orris Noir?
Amaryllis Bianco has top notes of Lavender, Artemisia, Rhubarb and Orange, heart notes of Incense, Jasmine Sambac, Magnolia and Amaryllis, a base of Tolu Balsam, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Musk. Orris Noir has top notes of Pink Pepper, Coriander, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Pimento, Iris and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Guaiac Wood, Myrhh, Chinese Cedar and Incense.
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