Black Flower vs Orchidea Reale
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Flower takes 4 of 7 categories.
Black FlowerChoose it for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Orchidea RealeChoose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Black Flower4/7
Orchidea Reale3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Orchidea Reale
- Community sentiment
- Orchidea Reale
- Longevity
- Black Flower
- Sillage & projection
- Black Flower
- Value for money
- Black Flower
- Versatility
- Orchidea Reale
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Flower
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black FlowerIn The BoxOrchidea RealePineiderWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 49%Had 12%Want 39%
4.07/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 28%Had 17%Want 55%
Category winnerOrchidea RealeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
30%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
11%Hate
74 votes
43%Love
37%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
60 votes
Category winnerOrchidea RealeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Flower
SillageBlack Flower
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack FlowerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothyellow floral100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
woody100%
earthy92%
sweet84%
warm spicy77%
chocolate69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and yellow floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Ylang YlangGardeniaJasmineTruffleBlack CurrantBergamotMandarinAmalfi Lemon
Heart
SpicesFruity NotesOrchidLotus
Base
PatchouliMexican chocolateIncenseVanillaAmberSandalwoodWhite MuskVetiver
Top
HazelnutBlack CurrantBergamot
Heart
TruffleYlang-YlangJasmine SambacLotus
Base
Dark ChocolateVanillaPatchouliSandalwoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesTruffle, Black Currant, Bergamot and Lotus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring27
Summer6
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring85
Summer10
Fall100
Winter90
Day100
Night65
Category winnerOrchidea RealeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,782
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#34,248
PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack FlowerHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Flower wears like a dark floral with a sweet, woody core. Early on it can smell unusual, even earthy or cosmetic to some noses, but it settles into bitter chocolate, orchid-like florals, warm spice and a creamy vanilla-amber base. It suits cool weather best and usually reads strongest at night. If you enjoy rich…
Reviews →Orchidea Reale by Pineider offers an unconventional take on oriental florals by pairing earthy truffles with sweet dark chocolate. Maurizio Cerizza builds a moody, cool weather option that avoids typical sugary trends. It fits someone seeking a damp, forest floor aroma warmed by hazelnut and quiet vanilla during crisp…
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, Black Flower or Orchidea Reale?
Black Flower takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Flower is rated 3.81/5 from 74 votes; Orchidea Reale is rated 4.07/5 from 60 votes. Choose Black Flower for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Orchidea Reale for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Flower or Orchidea Reale?
Black Flower lasts longest (Black Flower 82/100, Orchidea Reale 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Flower or Orchidea Reale?
Black Flower projects furthest (Black Flower 77/100, Orchidea Reale 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Flower and Orchidea Reale smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Truffle, Black Currant, Bergamot and Lotus.
Is Black Flower or Orchidea Reale better for summer or winter?
For summer, Orchidea Reale is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Flower is the stronger pick. Orchidea Reale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Flower and Orchidea Reale?
Black Flower has top notes of Ylang Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Truffle, heart notes of Spices, Fruity Notes, Orchid and Lotus, a base of Patchouli, Mexican chocolate, Incense and Vanilla. Orchidea Reale has top notes of Hazelnut, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Truffle, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Sambac and Lotus, a base of Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, Patchouli and Sandalwood.
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