Fragrance comparison

Orchid Noir vs Secret Source

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 170 ratings analysed

5 wins

Orchid Noir

Just Jack

3.8893 votes

Rank #13,264 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Secret Source

The Woods Collection

3.8877 votes

Rank #31,919 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orchid Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Orchid Noir
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Secret Source
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Orchid Noir5/7

Secret Source2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Orchid NoirJust Jack

Secret SourceThe Woods Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 62%Had 15%Want 23%

3.88/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 34%Had 14%Want 53%

Category winnerOrchid NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

41%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

93 votes

29%Love

47%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerSecret SourceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityOrchid Noir

SillageSecret Source

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value62

Category winnerOrchid NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

fruity84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotYlang-YlangOrange

Heart

Spicy NotesFruity NotesJasmineGardenia

Base

PatchouliIncenseAmberVanillaMusk

Top

Black CurrantGardeniaJasmineLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

OrchidFruitsSpicy NotesLotus

Base

VanillaVetiverIncensePatchouliDark ChocolateSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Spicy Notes and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOrchid NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex64

Women20

Men0

Unisex65

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,264

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#31,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOrchid NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Just Jack Orchid Noir offers a budget friendly alternative to high end dark floral fragrances. The scent centers on ylang-ylang and orange, paired with a heavy base of patchouli, amber, and vanilla. It is a warm option for cold winter nights.

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Secret Source opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, gardenia, and dark currant before settling into dense orchid and warm spices. As the hours pass, heavy patchouli and bitter dark chocolate merge with smoldering incense and vanilla along the base. It feels thick, mysterious, and moody, tailored for chilly November ev…

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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, Orchid Noir or Secret Source?

Orchid Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Orchid Noir is rated 3.88/5 from 93 votes; Secret Source is rated 3.88/5 from 77 votes. Choose Orchid Noir for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Secret Source for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Orchid Noir or Secret Source?

They last about the same: Orchid Noir 72/100, Secret Source 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Orchid Noir or Secret Source?

Secret Source projects furthest (Secret Source 68/100, Orchid Noir 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Orchid Noir and Secret Source smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Spicy Notes and Jasmine.

Is Orchid Noir or Secret Source better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Orchid Noir and Secret Source?

Orchid Noir has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Orange, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Fruity Notes, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Patchouli, Incense, Amber and Vanilla. Secret Source has top notes of Black Currant, Gardenia, Jasmine and Lemon, heart notes of Orchid, Fruits, Spicy Notes and Lotus, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver, Incense and Patchouli.