Fragrance comparison

Dennis Basso Summer vs Black Origami

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 242 ratings analysed

Dennis Basso Summer

Dennis Basso

4.502 votes

Rank #58,618 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Black Origami

Maison Alhambra

4.17240 votes

Rank #4,074 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Origami takes 2 of 2 categories.

Dennis Basso Summer
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Origami
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Dennis Basso Summer0/2

Black Origami2/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Black Origami
Value for money: Not scored
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

Dennis Basso SummerDennis Basso

Black OrigamiMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.17/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 57%Had 8%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

44%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

240 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageBlack Origami

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

powdery92%

floral84%

sweet77%

musky69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

earthy84%

woody77%

floral69%

amber61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PoppyPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaJasmineOrchid

Base5-7 hrs

MuskSandalwoodVanilla

Top

TruffleGardeniaJasmineYlang YlangCassisTangerineBergamotItalian Lemon

Heart

OrchidSpicy NotesFruity NotesLotus

Base

ChocolatePatchouliVanillaAmberIncenseSandalwoodWhite MuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Gardenia, Jasmine and Orchid. Durations are only published for Dennis Basso Summer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Spring46

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 19%Party 12%

Men11

Unisex62

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,618

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,074

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerBlack OrigamiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dennis Basso Summer is a bright, easygoing floral fragrance designed for warm sunshine and casual daytime wear. It kicks off with a spirited splash of zesty bergamot, crisp red poppy, and a lively prickle of pink pepper. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens into a lush heart of creamy gardenia, fresh jasmin…

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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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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, Dennis Basso Summer or Black Origami?

Black Origami takes 2 of 2 categories. Dennis Basso Summer is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Black Origami is rated 4.17/5 from 240 votes. Choose Dennis Basso Summer for a white floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Origami for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which projects more, Dennis Basso Summer or Black Origami?

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

Do Dennis Basso Summer and Black Origami smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Gardenia, Jasmine and Orchid.

Is Dennis Basso Summer or Black Origami better for summer or winter?

Dennis Basso Summer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dennis Basso Summer and Black Origami?

Dennis Basso Summer has top notes of Poppy, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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.