Fragrance comparison

Orris Noir vs Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 691 ratings analysed

5 wins

Orris Noir

Ormonde Jayne

3.83494 votes

Rank #3,584 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso

Bottega Veneta

4.19197 votes

Rank #7,379 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orris Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Orris Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Orris Noir5/7

Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso2/7

Ratings & consensus: Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso
Community sentiment: Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso
Longevity: Orris Noir
Sillage & projection: Orris Noir
Value for money: Orris Noir
Versatility: Orris Noir
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

Parco Palladiano II: CipressoBottega Veneta

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 494 votes

Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%

4.19/ 5 · 197 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerParco Palladiano II: CipressoRating 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

49%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

197 votes

Category winnerParco Palladiano II: CipressoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOrris Noir

SillageOrris Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value32

Category winnerOrris NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

green58%

soft spicy44%

amber30%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Pink PepperAmberwood

Heart

Cypress LeafGreen NotesGingerCoriander

Base

Guaiac WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Coriander, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli. 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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOrris NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex59

Women28

Men41

Unisex43

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,584

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#7,379

PerfumerAlexis Dadier

Launched—

Reviews25

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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Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso opens with a bright snap of pink pepper paired with crushed cypress leaf, carrying the realistic aroma of a sun-warmed Mediterranean garden. Green notes and warm ginger emerge quickly through the middle phase, giving the herbal profile a dry, aromatic lift rather than a dense forest feel.…

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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 Noir or Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso?

Orris Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Orris Noir is rated 3.83/5 from 494 votes; Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso is rated 4.19/5 from 197 votes. Choose Orris Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Orris Noir or Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso?

Orris Noir lasts longest (Orris Noir 72/100, Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Orris Noir or Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso?

Orris Noir projects furthest (Orris Noir 66/100, Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Orris Noir and Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Coriander, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.

Is Orris Noir or Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso better for summer or winter?

For summer, Orris Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Orris Noir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Orris Noir and Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso?

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. Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso has top notes of Pink Pepper and Amberwood, heart notes of Cypress Leaf, Green Notes, Ginger and Coriander, a base of Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.