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Orchidea Nera vs Black Origami

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

Updated 240 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Origami takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • Orchidea Nera

    Choose it for a citrus and floral character.

  • Black Origami

    Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Orchidea Nera0/1
Black Origami1/1
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
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Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
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Note pyramid (duration)
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Fragranxe ranking
Black Origami

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Orchidea NeraVarriale Profumi
Black OrigamiMaison Alhambra
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
—/ 5 · 0 votes
4.17/ 5 · 240 votes
Have 57%Had 8%Want 35%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

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
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hateN/A
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value86
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
floral92%
fruity84%
sweet77%
warm spicy69%
white floral61%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
earthy84%
woody77%
floral69%
amber61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both sweet, warm spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Amalfi LemonBlackcurrantBergamotGardeniaMandarinTruffle
Heart2-4 hrs
Fruity NotesYlang YlangJasmineOrchidSpicesLotus
Base6-10+ hrs
White MuskPatchouliChocolateVanillaIncense
Top
TruffleGardeniaJasmineYlang YlangCassisTangerineBergamotItalian Lemon
Heart
OrchidSpicy NotesFruity NotesLotus
Base
ChocolatePatchouliVanillaAmberIncenseSandalwoodWhite MuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Gardenia, Truffle and Fruity Notes. Durations are only published for Orchidea Nera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day32
Night100
Spring46
Summer20
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 40%Party 33%Casual 18%Work 10%
Men11
Unisex62
Women27
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,197

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,977

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerBlack OrigamiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spray this lightly. Orchidea Nera by Varriale Profumi opens with a surprising flash of tart Amalfi lemon, bergamot, and ripe blackcurrant over an earthy truffle base. That juicy brightness vanishes quickly. Within twenty minutes, creamy gardenia, ylang ylang, and sweet orchid intertwine with warm culinary spices. Rich…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Orchidea Nera and Black Origami smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Gardenia, Truffle and Fruity Notes.

Is Orchidea Nera or Black Origami better for summer or winter?

Orchidea Nera suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Orchidea Nera and Black Origami?

Orchidea Nera has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Blackcurrant, Bergamot and Gardenia, heart notes of Fruity Notes, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of White Musk, Patchouli, Chocolate and Vanilla. 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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