Fragrance comparison

Bloodiris vs Blood Orange

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 212 ratings analysed

Bloodiris

Roberto Cavalli

4.5317 votes

Rank #15,952 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Blood Orange

Aaron Terence Hughes

3.95195 votes

Rank #5,047 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blood Orange takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bloodiris
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blood Orange
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bloodiris1/5

Blood Orange4/5

Ratings & consensus: Bloodiris
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blood Orange
Sillage & projection: Blood Orange
Value for money: Blood Orange
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blood Orange

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BloodirisRoberto Cavalli

Blood OrangeAaron Terence Hughes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

3.95/ 5 · 195 votes

Have 54%Had 17%Want 30%

Category winnerBloodirisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

76%Love

6%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

51%Love

23%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

121 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBlood Orange

SillageBlood Orange

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value58

Category winnerBlood OrangeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus90%

iris80%

musky70%

warm spicy60%

earthy50%

citrus100%

musky83%

powdery65%

fruity48%

amber30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blood Orange

Heart

Italian IrisTurmeric

Base

MuskCashmeran

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlood OrangeTangerine

Heart

Jasmine Sambac

Base

MuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange and Musk. 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

Summer83

Fall83

Winter17

Day100

Night46

Spring98

Summer100

Fall44

Winter14

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex50

Women31

Men29

Unisex67

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,952

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#5,047

PerfumerAaron Terence Hughes

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerBlood OrangeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bloodiris by Roberto Cavalli is a modern unisex scent built around the tension between vibrant blood orange and a waxy, iris-forward heart. It offers a clean, sophisticated profile that relies on musky and woody undertones for structure. This fragrance is well-suited for those who appreciate citrus-driven compositions…

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Blood Orange is a bright, zesty orange and mandarin scent with a musky, slightly powdery base that shows up quickly on skin. Fans love the realistic, sparkling citrus and the easy, happy mood, especially in warm weather. Critics find it too simple or synthetic, and some say it fades fast for a citrus. Expect a clean o…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bloodiris or Blood Orange?

Blood Orange takes 4 of 5 categories. Bloodiris is rated 4.53/5 from 17 votes; Blood Orange is rated 3.95/5 from 195 votes. Choose Bloodiris for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blood Orange for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bloodiris or Blood Orange?

Blood Orange lasts longest (Blood Orange 75/100, Bloodiris 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bloodiris or Blood Orange?

Blood Orange projects furthest (Blood Orange 64/100, Bloodiris 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bloodiris and Blood Orange smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Blood Orange and Musk.

Is Bloodiris or Blood Orange better for summer or winter?

Bloodiris suits daytime wear; Blood Orange suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bloodiris and Blood Orange?

Bloodiris has top notes of Blood Orange, heart notes of Italian Iris and Turmeric, a base of Musk and Cashmeran. Blood Orange has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Blood Orange and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, a base of Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.