Fragrance comparison

Black Origami vs Nadira

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 243 ratings analysed

Black Origami

Maison Alhambra

4.17240 votes

Rank #4,418 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Nadira

Roccobarocco

3.333 votes

Rank #64,495 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Black Origami
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Nadira
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Origami2/4

Nadira2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nadira
Sillage & projection: Black Origami
Value for money: Nadira
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Origami

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black OrigamiMaison Alhambra

NadiraRoccobarocco

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 57%Had 8%Want 35%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

240 votes

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityNadira

SillageBlack Origami

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNadiraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

earthy84%

woody77%

floral69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

floral77%

patchouli69%

tuberose61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TruffleGardeniaJasmineYlang YlangCassisTangerineBergamotItalian Lemon

Heart

OrchidSpicy NotesFruity NotesLotus

Base

ChocolatePatchouliVanillaAmberIncenseSandalwoodWhite MuskVetiver

Top

TangerineBergamotCardamomGinger

Heart

LotusTuberoseYlang-YlangIncense

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Bergamot, Lotus and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex62

Women27

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,418

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#64,495

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBlack OrigamiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Origami by Maison Alhambra is a bold, dark floral scent designed for evening wear. It layers rich truffle and gardenia over a complex base of chocolate, patchouli, and incense. This composition creates a dense, earthy aroma that suits cooler weather. It leans unisex, offering a sophisticated alternative for thos…

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Nadira by Roccobarocco is an unisex scent that mingles sharp citrus and ginger with a deep, incense-laden heart. It feels like a throwback to late nineties perfumery, mixing bright top notes with a resinous, woody base. This fragrance thrives in cooler spring weather and suits those who enjoy a bit of spice in their d…

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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 Origami or Nadira?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Origami is rated 4.17/5 from 240 votes; Nadira is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Black Origami for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Nadira for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Origami or Nadira?

Nadira lasts longest (Nadira 70/100, Black Origami 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Origami or Nadira?

Black Origami projects furthest (Black Origami 56/100, Nadira 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Origami and Nadira smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Bergamot, Lotus and Patchouli.

Is Black Origami or Nadira better for summer or winter?

Nadira suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Origami and Nadira?

Black Origami has top notes of Truffle, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang, heart notes of Orchid, Spicy Notes, Fruity Notes and Lotus, a base of Chocolate, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber. Nadira has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Lotus, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Incense, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Vanilla.