Irth vs Orris Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
17%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Irth takes 4 of 7 categories.
IrthChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Orris NoirChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Irth4/7
Orris Noir2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Irth
- Community sentiment
- Irth
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Orris Noir
- Value for money
- Irth
- Versatility
- Irth
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Orris Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IrthNabeelOrris NoirOrmonde JayneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%
3.83/ 5 · 494 votes
Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%
Category winnerIrthRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
139 votes
31%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
382 votes
Category winnerIrthMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageOrris Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIrthBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
musky69%
rose61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
soft spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut
Heart
RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris
Base
White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood
Top
Pink PepperCorianderArtemisiaBergamot
Heart
Bay LeafPimentoIrisJasmine Sambac
Base
Guaiac WoodMyrhhChinese CedarIncensePatchouli
InformationalShared notesIris and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring56
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerIrthMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,300
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#4,004
PerfumerGeza Schoen
Launched—
Reviews67
Category winnerOrris NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Irth or Orris Noir?
Irth takes 4 of 7 categories. Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes; Orris Noir is rated 3.83/5 from 494 votes. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Orris Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Irth or Orris Noir?
They last about the same: Irth 72/100, Orris Noir 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Irth or Orris Noir?
Projection is very close: Orris Noir 66/100, Irth 64/100 for sillage.
Do Irth and Orris Noir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Iris and Guaiac Wood.
Is Irth or Orris Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Irth is the stronger pick. For winter, Irth is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Irth and Orris Noir?
Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber. 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.
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