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Orris Noir vs Hyde Park

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

Updated 614 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orris Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Orris Noir

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

  • Hyde Park

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Orris Noir4/7
Hyde Park2/7
Ratings & consensus
Orris Noir
Community sentiment
Orris Noir
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Orris Noir
Value for money
Hyde Park
Versatility
Hyde Park
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 Jayne
Hyde ParkHugh Parsons
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.83/ 5 · 494 votes
Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%
3.88/ 5 · 120 votes
Have 35%Had 14%Want 51%
Category winnerOrris NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
31%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

382 votes

41%Love
29%Like
7%Ok
23%Dislike
0%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerOrris NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageOrris Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value44
¤ Price value54
Category winnerHyde ParkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
soft spicy69%
amber61%
amber100%
woody92%
musky84%
green77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Pink PepperCorianderArtemisiaBergamot
Heart
Bay LeafPimentoIrisJasmine Sambac
Base
Guaiac WoodMyrhhChinese CedarIncensePatchouli
Top20-30 mins
Fig LeafAngelicaArtemisiaBergamotRed CurrantPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
FigJasmine SambacDamask Rose
Base6-8+ hrs
Fig TreeAmberLabdanumHaitian VetiverMuskIncensePatchouli
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Artemisia, Bergamot and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for Hyde Park, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring56
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer60
Fall87
Winter29
Day100
Night48
Category winnerHyde ParkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men14
Unisex59
Women28
Men77
Unisex18
Women5
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,004

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#13,981

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerOrris NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Orris 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…

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Hugh Parsons Hyde Park brings the moody greenery of London right to your skin. Built around sharp fig leaf, crisp bergamot, and resinous amber, this fragrance avoids the typical sugary coconut sweetness found in tropical fig scents. Instead, it opens with a bite of crushed foliage, pink pepper, and bitter angelica, ev…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Orris Noir or Hyde Park?

Orris Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Orris Noir is rated 3.83/5 from 494 votes; Hyde Park is rated 3.88/5 from 120 votes. Choose Orris Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Hyde Park for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Orris Noir or Hyde Park?

They last about the same: Orris Noir 72/100, Hyde Park 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Orris Noir or Hyde Park?

Projection is very close: Orris Noir 66/100, Hyde Park 64/100 for sillage.

Do Orris Noir and Hyde Park smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Artemisia, Bergamot and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Orris Noir or Hyde Park better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hyde Park is the stronger pick. For winter, Orris Noir is the stronger pick. Hyde Park suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Orris Noir and Hyde Park?

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. Hyde Park has top notes of Fig Leaf, Angelica, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig, Jasmine Sambac and Damask Rose, a base of Fig Tree, Amber, Labdanum and Haitian Vetiver.

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