Fragrance comparison

Orris Root vs Phenomenal

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

2 wins

Orris Root

Mith

4.4613 votes

Rank #31,346 PowderyIris

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33%scent match

Clearly different

Phenomenal

Jordan Belfort Fragrances

3.502 votes

Rank #68,841 CitrusWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orris Root takes 2 of 3 categories.

Orris Root
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Phenomenal
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Orris Root2/3

Phenomenal1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Orris Root
Sillage & projection: Phenomenal
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Orris Root

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Orris RootMith

PhenomenalJordan Belfort Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 21%Had 6%Want 73%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityOrris Root

SillagePhenomenal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

iris83%

musky65%

aromatic48%

earthy30%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Clary SageJuniper BerriesCoriander

Heart

Orris

Base

Powdery NotesMuskVetiverCedar

Top

Mandarin OrangeLemonOrangeGingerCorianderPepperPimento

Heart

OrrisJasmineVioletRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VetiverCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Orris, Musk and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer33

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night43

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex58

Women42

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,346

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#68,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOrris RootHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Orris Root is a powdery iris scent with a lipstick-like opening, soft musk, and dry woody support underneath. It leans polished, clean, and slightly vintage in feel. The style suits office wear especially well, but the powdery-musky body can feel dense if you overspray. If you enjoy orris with a cosmetic edge rather …

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Phenomenal opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and lemon, backed by ginger heat. As the scent settles, a soft powdery iris note steps forward alongside jasmine, before drying down to cedar wood and clean musk. It fits a man looking for a fresh, everyday signature that carries a bit of spice.

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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 Root or Phenomenal?

Orris Root takes 2 of 3 categories. Orris Root is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes; Phenomenal is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Orris Root for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Phenomenal for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Orris Root or Phenomenal?

Orris Root lasts longest (Orris Root 71/100, Phenomenal 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Orris Root or Phenomenal?

Phenomenal projects furthest (Phenomenal 100/100, Orris Root 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Orris Root and Phenomenal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Orris, Musk and Vetiver.

Is Orris Root or Phenomenal better for summer or winter?

Orris Root suits daytime wear; Phenomenal suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Orris Root and Phenomenal?

Orris Root has top notes of Clary Sage, Juniper Berries and Coriander, heart notes of Orris, a base of Powdery Notes, Musk, Vetiver and Cedar. Phenomenal has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine, Violet and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Amber and Musk.