Fragrance comparison

No 12 Afinado vs Orchid Noir Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

3 wins

No 12 Afinado

Eutopie

3.9520 votes

Rank #42,196 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Orchid Noir Eau de Parfum

Just Jack

4.002 votes

Rank #43,162 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No 12 Afinado takes 3 of 4 categories.

No 12 Afinado
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Orchid Noir Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

No 12 Afinado3/4

Orchid Noir Eau de Parfum1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No 12 Afinado
Sillage & projection: No 12 Afinado
Value for money: Orchid Noir Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No 12 Afinado

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No 12 AfinadoEutopie

Orchid Noir Eau de ParfumJust Jack

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 47%Had 5%Want 47%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 47%Had 6%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo 12 Afinado

SillageNo 12 Afinado

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value75

Category winnerOrchid Noir Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

earthy69%

smoky61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCoconut BlossomFruity Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

SpicesIncensePatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaDry WoodWhite Amber

Top

Black CurrantYlang YlangBergamotOrange

Heart

GardeniaJasmineFruity NotesSpices

Base

PatchouliVanillaIncenseAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Fruity Notes, Spices and Incense. Durations are only published for No 12 Afinado, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex50

Women14

Casual 35%Work 32%Date 22%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,196

PerfumerNathalie Templer

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#43,162

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNo 12 AfinadoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eutopie No 12 Afinado opens with an energetic splash of crisp bergamot and sunlit coconut blossom. Do not expect suntan lotion. Instead, the opening stays lean and tart, backed by subtle tropical fruit accents that dry down fast. Within twenty minutes, earthy patchouli and smoky incense take over the mid layer, giving…

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Just Jack Orchid Noir Eau de Parfum presents a dark floral profile for autumn and winter nights. Centered around heavy gardenia and ylang ylang, it rests on a dry base of patchouli and incense. It suits those seeking a bold signature without paying luxury prices.

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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, No 12 Afinado or Orchid Noir Eau de Parfum?

No 12 Afinado takes 3 of 4 categories. No 12 Afinado is rated 3.95/5 from 20 votes; Orchid Noir Eau de Parfum is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose No 12 Afinado for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Orchid Noir Eau de Parfum for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, No 12 Afinado or Orchid Noir Eau de Parfum?

No 12 Afinado lasts longest (No 12 Afinado 77/100, Orchid Noir Eau de Parfum 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No 12 Afinado or Orchid Noir Eau de Parfum?

No 12 Afinado projects furthest (No 12 Afinado 65/100, Orchid Noir Eau de Parfum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No 12 Afinado and Orchid Noir Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Fruity Notes, Spices and Incense.

Is No 12 Afinado or Orchid Noir Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

No 12 Afinado suits daytime wear; Orchid Noir Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No 12 Afinado and Orchid Noir Eau de Parfum?

No 12 Afinado has top notes of Bergamot, Coconut Blossom and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Spices, Incense and Patchouli, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Dry Wood and White Amber. Orchid Noir Eau de Parfum has top notes of Black Currant, Ylang Ylang, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine, Fruity Notes and Spices, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Incense and Amber.