Orchid Water vs Black Origami
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
68%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Origami takes 3 of 5 categories.
Orchid WaterChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Black OrigamiChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Orchid Water2/5
Black Origami3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Origami
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Orchid Water
- Sillage & projection
- Orchid Water
- Value for money
- Black Origami
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Origami
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Orchid WaterOakchaBlack OrigamiMaison AlhambraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 44%Had 8%Want 48%
4.17/ 5 · 240 votes
Have 57%Had 8%Want 35%
Category winnerBlack OrigamiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
24%Like
12%Ok
0%Dislike
18%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
44%Love
38%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
240 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOrchid Water
SillageOrchid Water
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack OrigamiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
white floral69%
amber61%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
earthy84%
woody77%
floral69%
amber61%
Scent match68%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GardeniaTruffleYlang YlangBlack CurrantBergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonJasmine
Heart
OrchidSpicesFruity NotesLotus
Base
IncenseMexican chocolateVetiverPatchouliVanillaSandalwoodAmberWhite Musk
Top
TruffleGardeniaJasmineYlang YlangCassisTangerineBergamotItalian Lemon
Heart
OrchidSpicy NotesFruity NotesLotus
Base
ChocolatePatchouliVanillaAmberIncenseSandalwoodWhite MuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesGardenia, Truffle, Ylang Ylang and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring29
Summer14
Fall57
Winter100
Day10
Night100
Spring46
Summer20
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#56,178
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,419
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews37
Category winnerBlack OrigamiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOrchid Water by Oakcha is a rich, moody scent built around earthy truffle, dark Mexican chocolate, and sweet ylang ylang petals. It opens with an unexpected burst of citrus and black currant before settling into a deep, velvety heart of creamy gardenia, spiced orchid, and earthy patchouli. As it warms up on your skin,…
Reviews →Black Origami by Maison Alhambra is a bold, dark floral scent designed for evening wear. It layers rich truffle and gardenia over a complex base of chocolate, patchouli, and incense. This composition creates a dense, earthy aroma that suits cooler weather. It leans unisex, offering a sophisticated alternative for thos…
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, Orchid Water or Black Origami?
Black Origami takes 3 of 5 categories. Orchid Water is rated 3.82/5 from 17 votes; Black Origami is rated 4.17/5 from 240 votes. Choose Orchid Water for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Black Origami for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Orchid Water or Black Origami?
Orchid Water lasts longest (Orchid Water 74/100, Black Origami 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Orchid Water or Black Origami?
Orchid Water projects furthest (Orchid Water 64/100, Black Origami 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Orchid Water and Black Origami smell similar?
Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Truffle, Ylang Ylang and Bergamot.
Is Orchid Water or Black Origami better for summer or winter?
Orchid Water suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Orchid Water and Black Origami?
Orchid Water has top notes of Gardenia, Truffle, Ylang Ylang and Black Currant, heart notes of Orchid, Spices, Fruity Notes and Lotus, a base of Incense, Mexican chocolate, Vetiver and Patchouli. Black Origami has top notes of Truffle, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang, heart notes of Orchid, Spicy Notes, Fruity Notes and Lotus, a base of Chocolate, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber.
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