Fragrance comparison

Orris Noir vs Itenez

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 501 ratings analysed

Orris Noir

Ormonde Jayne

3.83494 votes

Rank #4,004 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Itenez

Olfattology

4.297 votes

Rank #43,310 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Itenez takes 2 of 3 categories.

Orris Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Itenez
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Orris Noir1/3

Itenez2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Itenez
Sillage & projection: Itenez
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

ItenezOlfattology

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 494 votes

Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 23%Had 2%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

57%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityItenez

SillageItenez

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

amber61%

citrus100%

warm spicy90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

woody60%

amber50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

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

Top

BergamotLemonGingerOrangeArtemisia

Heart

PimentoSichuan PepperJasmine SambacEgyptian JasmineCoffeeYlang-YlangTurkish RosePetitgrain

Base

PatchouliVetiverStyraxCashmere WoodCivet

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Pimento and Jasmine Sambac. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer50

Fall75

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex59

Women28

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,004

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#43,310

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Itenez opens with a sharp flash of fresh citrus and ginger. Bergamot and cold orange collide with the bitter, herbal snap of artemisia, keeping the initial burst crisp and bright. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance pivots into an unexpected heart of dry black coffee, fiery sichuan pepper, and earthy green bell pep…

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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 Itenez?

Itenez takes 2 of 3 categories. Orris Noir is rated 3.83/5 from 494 votes; Itenez is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Orris Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Itenez for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Orris Noir or Itenez?

Itenez lasts longest (Itenez 90/100, Orris Noir 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Orris Noir or Itenez?

Itenez projects furthest (Itenez 69/100, Orris Noir 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Orris Noir and Itenez smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Pimento and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Orris Noir or Itenez better for summer or winter?

Itenez suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Orris Noir and Itenez?

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. Itenez has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Ginger and Orange, heart notes of Pimento, Sichuan Pepper, Jasmine Sambac and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Styrax and Cashmere Wood.