Fragrance comparison

Elite vs Black Orris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Elite

Head

3.405 votes

Rank #68,285 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Black Orris

Bahoma London

—0 votes

Rank #82,813 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Orris takes 2 of 3 categories.

Elite
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Orris
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Elite1/3

Black Orris2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EliteHead

Black OrrisBahoma London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 11%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityBlack Orris

SillageBlack Orris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

amber69%

musky61%

woody100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

animalic77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonPink Pepper

Heart

PeachRaspberrySandalwoodDry Wood

Base

TonkaBenzoinMusk

Top

BergamotLemonPeachCuminClovesNutmeg

Heart

Orris RootVioletRaspberryJasmineWhite FlowersOrange Blossom

Base

LeatherPatchouliOakmossWoody NotesSandalwoodBenzoinAnimal notesTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Peach and Raspberry. 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

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,285

PerfumerValerie Bessone

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#82,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEliteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Head Elite is a bright, casual fruity-woody fragrance built for everyday ease. It opens with a zesty splash of bergamot and sparkling lemon spiked with a pinch of rosy pink pepper. The core quickly settles into sweet peach nectar and tart raspberry, resting over clean cedar-like dry woods and smooth sandalwood. In the…

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Black Orris by Bahoma London offers a moody, intricate take on powdery and woody notes. It settles into a complex blend of patchouli, leather, and spices that behaves differently depending on the wearer. This fragrance works best for those who prefer an introspective, textured scent for cool autumn evenings, offering …

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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 lasts longer, Elite or Black Orris?

Black Orris lasts longest (Black Orris 100/100, Elite 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elite or Black Orris?

Black Orris projects furthest (Black Orris 50/100, Elite 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elite and Black Orris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Peach and Raspberry.

Is Elite or Black Orris better for summer or winter?

Elite suits daytime wear; Black Orris suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elite and Black Orris?

Elite has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Peach, Raspberry, Sandalwood and Dry Wood, a base of Tonka, Benzoin and Musk. Black Orris has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Peach and Cumin, heart notes of Orris Root, Violet, Raspberry and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Woody Notes.