Fragrance comparison

Inle Iris vs Orris Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 638 ratings analysed

Inle Iris

Memo Paris

3.94144 votes

Rank #14,766 AromaticIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Orris Noir

Ormonde Jayne

3.83494 votes

Rank #4,004 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orris Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Inle Iris
Choose it for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring.
Orris Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Inle Iris2/7

Orris Noir5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Inle IrisMemo Paris

Orris NoirOrmonde Jayne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%

3.83/ 5 · 494 votes

Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%

Category winnerInle IrisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

144 votes

31%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

382 votes

Category winnerOrris NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOrris Noir

SillageOrris Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value44

Category winnerOrris NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

iris92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotArtemisiaMint

Heart

MateOsmanthusJasmine Sambac

Base

IrisMusk

Top

Pink PepperCorianderArtemisiaBergamot

Heart

Bay LeafPimentoIrisJasmine Sambac

Base

Guaiac WoodMyrhhChinese CedarIncensePatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Artemisia, Jasmine Sambac and Iris. 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

Summer90

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerInle IrisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

Men14

Unisex59

Women28

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,766

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#4,004

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews67

Category winnerOrris NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Memo Paris Inle Iris opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and fresh mint that feels like taking a sip of iced herbal tea. As the top notes quiet down, dusty green mate tea pairs with sweet osmanthus petals and white jasmine sambac. The fragrance gradually settles into a dry down of soft iris powder and light musk that…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Inle Iris or Orris Noir?

Orris Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Inle Iris is rated 3.94/5 from 144 votes; Orris Noir is rated 3.83/5 from 494 votes. Choose Inle Iris for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Orris Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Inle Iris or Orris Noir?

Orris Noir lasts longest (Orris Noir 72/100, Inle Iris 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Inle Iris or Orris Noir?

Projection is very close: Orris Noir 66/100, Inle Iris 64/100 for sillage.

Do Inle Iris and Orris Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Artemisia, Jasmine Sambac and Iris.

Is Inle Iris or Orris Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Inle Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, Orris Noir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Inle Iris and Orris Noir?

Inle Iris has top notes of Bergamot, Artemisia and Mint, heart notes of Mate, Osmanthus and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Iris and Musk. 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.