Orris Noir vs Bois Mystique
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Orris Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.
Orris NoirChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Bois MystiqueChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Orris Noir4/7
Bois Mystique3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bois Mystique
- Community sentiment
- Bois Mystique
- Longevity
- Orris Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Orris Noir
- Value for money
- Orris Noir
- Versatility
- Bois Mystique
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Orris Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Orris NoirOrmonde JayneBois MystiqueHoubigantWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 494 votes
Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%
4.40/ 5 · 437 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerBois MystiqueRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
382 votes
57%Love
30%Like
9%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
437 votes
Category winnerBois MystiqueMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOrris Noir
SillageOrris Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOrris NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
soft spicy69%
amber61%
woody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
smoky61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperCorianderArtemisiaBergamot
Heart
Bay LeafPimentoIrisJasmine Sambac
Base
Guaiac WoodMyrhhChinese CedarIncensePatchouli
Top15-30 mins
CardamomPink PepperGingerArtemisiaBergamotNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
IncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCinnamonBlack PepperIris
Base5-7+ hrs
CedarMyrrhAmberGuaiac WoodCashmere WoodMusk
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Artemisia, Bergamot and Iris. Durations are only published for Bois Mystique, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter95
Day100
Night84
Category winnerBois MystiqueMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,004
PerfumerGeza Schoen
Launched—
Reviews67
Overall rank#27,576
PerfumerLuca Maffei
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOrris NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOrris Noir is a spicy, woody iris fragrance with a cool herbal bite. Pink pepper, coriander, bay leaf and pimento lead the opening, while iris and jasmine sit deeper in the composition rather than taking over. It suits people who enjoy aromatic woods, dry spices and resinous warmth more than a soft powdery iris. The m…
Reviews →The cardamom hits immediately. Houbigant Bois Mystique opens with a dry snap of crushed spices, bright bergamot, and peppery ginger that quickly clears away any early alcohol bite. It smells crisp, tailored, and naturally wood-focused. As the initial citrus sparkle fades over the first twenty minutes, smoky frankincen…
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, Orris Noir or Bois Mystique?
Orris Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Orris Noir is rated 3.83/5 from 494 votes; Bois Mystique is rated 4.40/5 from 437 votes. Choose Orris Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Bois Mystique for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Orris Noir or Bois Mystique?
Orris Noir lasts longest (Orris Noir 72/100, Bois Mystique 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Orris Noir or Bois Mystique?
Orris Noir projects furthest (Orris Noir 66/100, Bois Mystique 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Orris Noir and Bois Mystique smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Artemisia, Bergamot and Iris.
Is Orris Noir or Bois Mystique better for summer or winter?
For summer, Orris Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Orris Noir is the stronger pick. Bois Mystique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Orris Noir and Bois Mystique?
Orris Noir has top notes of Pink Pepper, Coriander, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Pimento, Iris and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Guaiac Wood, Myrhh, Chinese Cedar and Incense. Bois Mystique has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Ginger and Artemisia, heart notes of Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cinnamon and Black Pepper, a base of Cedar, Myrrh, Amber and Guaiac Wood.
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