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Orris 22 vs Sheikh Al Oud White

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

Updated 283 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sheikh Al Oud White takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Orris 22

    Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Sheikh Al Oud White

    Choose it for a green and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Orris 221/5
Sheikh Al Oud White4/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Sheikh Al Oud White
Sillage & projection
Sheikh Al Oud White
Value for money
Sheikh Al Oud White
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Sheikh Al Oud White
Fragranxe ranking
Orris 22

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Orris 22Ledda
Sheikh Al Oud WhiteGulf Orchid
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.36/ 5 · 276 votes
Have 40%Had 5%Want 55%
4.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 33%Had 3%Want 65%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

86%Love
14%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate96
Category winners

LongevitySheikh Al Oud White

SillageSheikh Al Oud White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value59
¤ Price value83
Category winnerSheikh Al Oud WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
woody92%
musky84%
floral77%
sweet69%
iris61%
green100%
amber92%
musky84%
powdery77%
animalic69%
fruity61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both powdery and musky

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
Top15-30 mins
Green NotesFruity NotesCitrusesCaramel
Heart2-4 hrs
FreesiaOrrisLily of the ValleyJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
AmbergrisMuskPatchouliVanillaCedarwood
Category winnerSheikh Al Oud WhiteLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer80
Fall85
Winter62
Day100
Night44
Spring100
Summer80
Fall40
Winter40
Day100
Night40
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex10
Women89
Casual 37%Work 33%Date 21%Party 8%
Men22
Unisex33
Women44
Casual 36%Work 32%Date 18%Party 14%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,363

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews95

Overall rank#28,850

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Gulf Orchid Sheikh Al Oud White kicks off with an energetic burst of fresh green notes, sparkling citruses, and a hint of warm caramel. The initial splash feels crisp and slightly sharp before soft fruitiness emerges. As the scent settles into the skin, delicate freesia and jasmine take over, cushioned by a velvety la…

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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 Sheikh Al Oud White?

Sheikh Al Oud White takes 4 of 5 categories. Orris 22 is rated 4.36/5 from 276 votes; Sheikh Al Oud White is rated 4.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Orris 22 for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sheikh Al Oud White for a green and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Orris 22 or Sheikh Al Oud White?

Sheikh Al Oud White lasts longest (Sheikh Al Oud White 72/100, Orris 22 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Orris 22 or Sheikh Al Oud White?

Sheikh Al Oud White projects furthest (Sheikh Al Oud White 60/100, Orris 22 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Orris 22 and Sheikh Al Oud White smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Freesia, Orris, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley.

Is Orris 22 or Sheikh Al Oud White better for summer or winter?

Orris 22 suits daytime wear; Sheikh Al Oud White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Orris 22 and Sheikh Al Oud White?

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. Sheikh Al Oud White has top notes of Green Notes, Fruity Notes, Citruses and Caramel, heart notes of Freesia, Orris, Lily of the Valley and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris, Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla.

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