Fragrance comparison

Orris 22 vs Appear

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 342 ratings analysed

5 wins

Orris 22

Ledda

4.36276 votes

Rank #4,363 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Appear

Hermetica

3.4766 votes

Rank #16,688 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orris 22 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Orris 22
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Appear
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Orris 225/7

Appear1/7

Ratings & consensus: Orris 22
Community sentiment: Orris 22
Longevity: Appear
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Orris 22
Versatility: Orris 22
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Orris 22

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Orris 22Ledda

AppearHermetica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 276 votes

Have 40%Had 5%Want 55%

3.47/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 41%Had 12%Want 47%

Category winnerOrris 22Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

27%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

276 votes

14%Love

45%Like

23%Ok

11%Dislike

8%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerOrris 22Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityAppear

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value47

Category winnerOrris 22Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

musky84%

floral77%

sweet69%

iris61%

fruity100%

sweet91%

fresh83%

caramel74%

green65%

white floral56%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pear LeafFreesiaPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisJasmineLily of the Valley

Base5-7 hrs

MarshmallowMuskSandalwoodMoss

Top

PearCassisMandarin OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart

Green AppleJasmineGardeniaOrrisLily of the Valley

Base

CaramelPeachRaspberryVanillaMuskCedarTonkaAmber

InformationalShared notesOrris, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley and Musk. Durations are only published for Orris 22, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall85

Winter62

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter30

Day100

Night26

Category winnerOrris 22Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 21%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,363

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews95

Overall rank#16,688

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerOrris 22Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ledda Orris 22 is an approachable floral woody musk centered on plush iris root, sweet marshmallow, and dewy freesia. It skips the cold, starchy rootiness often found in vintage iris perfumes, choosing instead a velvety, skin-like softness. Crisp pear leaf and pink pepper give the initial spray a brief lively pop befo…

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Hermetica Appear delivers a bright, juicy blend of orchard fruit and gentle sweetness designed for effortless daily wear. It opens with crisp green apple, ripe pear, and a splash of sunny mandarin orange, balanced by a faint kick of black pepper. As it warms on the skin, creamy jasmine, gardenia, and powdery orris roo…

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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, Orris 22 or Appear?

Orris 22 takes 5 of 7 categories. Orris 22 is rated 4.36/5 from 276 votes; Appear is rated 3.47/5 from 66 votes. Choose Orris 22 for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Appear for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Orris 22 or Appear?

They last about the same: Appear 59/100, Orris 22 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Orris 22 or Appear?

Projection is very close: Orris 22 44/100, Appear 44/100 for sillage.

Do Orris 22 and Appear smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Orris, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley and Musk.

Is Orris 22 or Appear better for summer or winter?

For summer, Appear is the stronger pick. For winter, Orris 22 is the stronger pick. Orris 22 suits daytime wear; Appear suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Orris 22 and Appear?

Orris 22 has top notes of Pear Leaf, Freesia and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley, a base of Marshmallow, Musk, Sandalwood and Moss. Appear has top notes of Pear, Cassis, Mandarin Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Green Apple, Jasmine, Gardenia and Orris, a base of Caramel, Peach, Raspberry and Vanilla.