Ambra e Iris vs Orris Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Orris Noir takes 2 of 3 categories.
Ambra e IrisChoose it for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Orris NoirChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ambra e Iris1/3
Orris Noir2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Orris Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Ambra e Iris
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Orris Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ambra e IrisDr. Vranjes FirenzeOrris NoirOrmonde JayneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 26%Had 13%Want 62%
3.83/ 5 · 494 votes
Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
71%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
31%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
382 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOrris Noir
SillageAmbra e Iris
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
patchouli91%
woody83%
warm spicy74%
earthy65%
iris56%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
soft spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Patchouli
Heart2-4 hrs
Amber
Base6-8+ hrs
IrisMyrhh
Top
Pink PepperCorianderArtemisiaBergamot
Heart
Bay LeafPimentoIrisJasmine Sambac
Base
Guaiac WoodMyrhhChinese CedarIncensePatchouli
InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Iris and Myrhh. Durations are only published for Ambra e Iris, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring20
Summer0
Fall60
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring56
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#51,519
PerfumerPaolo Vranjes
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,004
PerfumerGeza Schoen
Launched—
Reviews67
Category winnerOrris NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmbra e Iris by Dr. Vranjes Firenze combines dusty, earthy patchouli with sweet golden amber and powdery iris petals. The opening hits with a surprisingly dark, woody patchouli leaf that quickly softens as warm amber resin and soothing myrrh roll in. The powdery iris brings a vintage cosmetic sweetness, keeping the da…
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, Ambra e Iris or Orris Noir?
Orris Noir takes 2 of 3 categories. Ambra e Iris is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Orris Noir is rated 3.83/5 from 494 votes. Choose Ambra e Iris for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Orris Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Ambra e Iris or Orris Noir?
Orris Noir lasts longest (Orris Noir 72/100, Ambra e Iris 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ambra e Iris or Orris Noir?
Ambra e Iris projects furthest (Ambra e Iris 71/100, Orris Noir 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ambra e Iris and Orris Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Iris and Myrhh.
Is Ambra e Iris or Orris Noir better for summer or winter?
Ambra e Iris suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ambra e Iris and Orris Noir?
Ambra e Iris has top notes of Patchouli, heart notes of Amber, a base of Iris and Myrhh. 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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