Black Orchid vs Hidden DNA
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Hidden DNA takes 2 of 4 categories.
Black OrchidChoose it for a citrus and fresh character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Hidden DNAChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Orchid0/4
Hidden DNA2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Hidden DNA
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Hidden DNA
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black OrchidBachsHidden DNAIpseityWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
100%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
0%Love
0%Like
100%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageHidden DNA
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh91%
sweet83%
powdery74%
floral65%
fruity56%
floral100%
white floral92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
sweet61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotRed BerriesCitruses
Heart
Black OrchidNeroli
Base
VanillaWhite Musk
Top
Black GardeniaYlang-YlangJasmineCitrusesBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
SpicesBlack OrchidFloral NotesLotus
Base
PatchouliVanillaIncenseSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Citruses, Black Orchid and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
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#75,996
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#71,703
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHidden DNAHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Orchid by Bachs presents a bright, citrus-forward opening centered on bergamot and red berries. As it sits, the heart brings a floral touch with neroli and orchid notes before settling into a soft base of white musk and vanilla. It is a daily option for those who prefer fresh, clean profiles during the warmer mo…
Reviews →Hidden DNA by Ipseity is a dense oriental woody blend that balances floral weight against balsamic warmth. It opens with a burst of black gardenia and bergamot before settling into a heart of black orchid and spice. This unisex scent suits those who prefer heavy, assertive profiles during the cooler months or for even…
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 Orchid or Hidden DNA?
Hidden DNA takes 2 of 4 categories. Black Orchid is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Hidden DNA is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Black Orchid for a citrus and fresh character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Hidden DNA for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Orchid or Hidden DNA?
They last about the same: Black Orchid 80/100, Hidden DNA 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Black Orchid or Hidden DNA?
Hidden DNA projects furthest (Hidden DNA 69/100, Black Orchid 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Orchid and Hidden DNA smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citruses, Black Orchid and Vanilla.
Is Black Orchid or Hidden DNA better for summer or winter?
Black Orchid suits evening wear; Hidden DNA suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Orchid and Hidden DNA?
Black Orchid has top notes of Bergamot, Red Berries and Citruses, heart notes of Black Orchid and Neroli, a base of Vanilla and White Musk. Hidden DNA has top notes of Black Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Citruses, heart notes of Spices, Black Orchid, Floral Notes and Lotus, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Incense and Sandalwood.
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