Fragrance comparison

Misia Eau de Parfum vs Black Orris

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 965 ratings analysed

2 wins

Misia Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.04965 votes

Rank #29,339 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Black Orris

Bahoma London

—0 votes

Rank #76,747 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Misia Eau de Parfum takes 2 of 3 categories.

Misia Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Orris
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Misia Eau de Parfum2/3

Black Orris1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Misia Eau de ParfumChanel

Black OrrisBahoma London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 965 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

—/ 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

44%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

965 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityBlack Orris

SillageMisia Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

fruity84%

iris77%

fresh69%

floral61%

woody100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

animalic77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesLitchi

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberryTurkish RoseGrasse RosePeach

Base6-10 hrs

VioletPowdery NotesOrris RootLeatherVanillaTonka BeanBenzoin

Top

BergamotLemonPeachCuminClovesNutmeg

Heart

Orris RootVioletRaspberryJasmineWhite FlowersOrange Blossom

Base

LeatherPatchouliOakmossWoody NotesSandalwoodBenzoinAnimal notesTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Peach, Violet and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Misia Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex19

Women79

Work 37%Date 32%Casual 21%Party 11%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,339

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#76,747

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMisia Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Misia Eau de Parfum centers around an unapologetic vintage cosmetic scent. You get an immediate burst of sparkling aldehydes and chilled litchi that clears out within fifteen minutes. What follows is a dense, nostalgic cloud of candied parma violet, velvety Turkish rose, and buttery orris root. It smells unmist…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Misia Eau de Parfum or Black Orris?

Black Orris lasts longest (Black Orris 100/100, Misia Eau de Parfum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Misia Eau de Parfum or Black Orris?

Misia Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Misia Eau de Parfum 58/100, Black Orris 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Misia Eau de Parfum and Black Orris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Peach, Violet and Orris Root.

Is Misia Eau de Parfum or Black Orris better for summer or winter?

Misia Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Black Orris suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Misia Eau de Parfum and Black Orris?

Misia Eau de Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes and Litchi, heart notes of Raspberry, Turkish Rose, Grasse Rose and Peach, a base of Violet, Powdery Notes, Orris Root and Leather. 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.