Fragrance comparison

Gyan vs Orris Noir

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 1,449 ratings analysed

6 wins

Gyan

Bvlgari

4.32955 votes

Rank #1,205 PatchouliWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Orris Noir

Ormonde Jayne

3.83494 votes

Rank #3,658 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gyan takes 6 of 7 categories.

Gyan
Choose it for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Orris Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Gyan6/7

Orris Noir1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GyanBvlgari

Orris NoirOrmonde Jayne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 955 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 494 votes

Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%

Category winnerGyanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

22%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

761 votes

31%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

382 votes

Category winnerGyanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGyan

SillageGyan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value44

Category winnerOrris NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

white floral90%

warm spicy80%

amber70%

balsamic60%

woody50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliJasmine SambacIncense

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Pink PepperCorianderArtemisiaBergamot

Heart

Bay LeafPimentoIrisJasmine Sambac

Base

Guaiac WoodMyrhhChinese CedarIncensePatchouli

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Jasmine Sambac and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGyanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex26

Women5

Men14

Unisex59

Women28

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,205

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#3,658

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews67

Category winnerGyanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gyan by Bvlgari is a polished patchouli, jasmine and incense fragrance with a formal, expensive feel. The patchouli reads smooth rather than dirty, with white floral brightness and a warm balsamic smoke underneath. It suits someone who wants a refined masculine floral woody scent with strong presence and long wear. S…

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Orris Noir is a spicy, woody iris fragrance with a cool herbal bite. Pink pepper, coriander, bay leaf and pimento lead the opening, while iris and jasmine sit deeper in the composition rather than taking over. It suits people who enjoy aromatic woods, dry spices and resinous warmth more than a soft powdery iris. The m…

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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, Gyan or Orris Noir?

Gyan takes 6 of 7 categories. Gyan is rated 4.32/5 from 955 votes; Orris Noir is rated 3.83/5 from 494 votes. Choose Gyan for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Orris Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gyan or Orris Noir?

Gyan lasts longest (Gyan 77/100, Orris Noir 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gyan or Orris Noir?

Projection is very close: Gyan 68/100, Orris Noir 66/100 for sillage.

Do Gyan and Orris Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Jasmine Sambac and Incense.

Is Gyan or Orris Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gyan is the stronger pick. For winter, Gyan is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gyan and Orris Noir?

Gyan features Patchouli, Jasmine Sambac and Incense. Orris Noir has top notes of Pink Pepper, Coriander, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Pimento, Iris and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Guaiac Wood, Myrhh, Chinese Cedar and Incense.