Fragrance comparison

Black Orchid vs Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

Black Orchid

Bachs

2.001 votes

Rank #75,996 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract

Maderas de Oriente

4.5522 votes

Rank #20,615 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Orchid
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black Orchid1/4

Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Orchid
Sillage & projection: Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract
Value for money: Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Black OrchidBachs

Maderas de Oriente Cologne ExtractMaderas de Oriente

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

4.55/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 39%Had 21%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

64%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityBlack Orchid

SillageMaderas de Oriente Cologne Extract

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value79

Category winnerMaderas de Oriente Cologne ExtractBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

floral65%

fruity56%

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

iris61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotRed BerriesCitruses

Heart

Black OrchidNeroli

Base

VanillaWhite Musk

Top

NeroliBergamotCitruses

Heart

IrisCarnationJasmine

Base

CuminWoody NotesAmberMuskVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Citruses, Neroli 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 season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring44

Summer78

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,996

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,615

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerMaderas de Oriente Cologne ExtractHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black 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…

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Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract by Maderas de Oriente is a historical Spanish cologne dating back to 1918. Combining bright citrus, powdery iris, and a warm, spiced woody base, it offers a nostalgic journey into vintage European cosmetics. It is a dry and comforting fragrance best suited for casual day wear during …

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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 Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract?

Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Orchid is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract is rated 4.55/5 from 22 votes. Choose Black Orchid for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Orchid or Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract?

Black Orchid lasts longest (Black Orchid 80/100, Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Orchid or Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract?

Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract projects furthest (Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract 55/100, Black Orchid 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Orchid and Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citruses, Neroli and Vanilla.

Is Black Orchid or Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract better for summer or winter?

Black Orchid suits evening wear; Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Orchid and Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract?

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. Maderas de Oriente Cologne Extract has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Cumin, Woody Notes, Amber and Musk.