Orris Root vs True Steel
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Orris Root takes 3 of 4 categories.
Orris RootChoose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
True SteelChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Orris Root3/4
True Steel1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Orris Root
- Sillage & projection
- True Steel
- Value for money
- Orris Root
- 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 RootMithTrue SteelParfum Büro | M-collectionsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.46/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 21%Had 6%Want 73%
3.33/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate69%Love
15%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
33%Love
22%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
11%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOrris Root
SillageTrue Steel
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOrris RootBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
iris83%
musky65%
aromatic48%
earthy30%
aromatic100%
woody83%
earthy65%
fresh spicy48%
soft spicy30%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both aromatic and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Clary SageJuniper BerriesCoriander
Heart
Orris
Base
Powdery NotesMuskVetiverCedar
Top20-30 mins
Angelica RootJuniper BerriesLemonPeppermintPink PepperBlack Currant
Heart2-4 hrs
WormwoodClary SageCorianderVerbenaJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverStyraxGuaiac WoodMusk MallowLabdanum
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Juniper Berries, Coriander and Vetiver. Durations are only published for True Steel, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer33
Fall100
Winter89
Day100
Night43
Spring100
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,339
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#68,216
PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOrris RootHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOrris 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 …
Reviews →True Steel by Parfum Büro brings a brisk, metallic edge to a classic woody profile. The first spray hits with frosty peppermint, tangy black currant, and crisp juniper berries, creating an immediate cooling sensation like stepping into mountain air. As the initial sharpness calms down, herbal angelica root and bitter …
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 Root or True Steel?
Orris Root takes 3 of 4 categories. Orris Root is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes; True Steel is rated 3.33/5 from 9 votes. Choose Orris Root for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose True Steel for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Orris Root or True Steel?
Orris Root lasts longest (Orris Root 71/100, True Steel 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Orris Root or True Steel?
True Steel projects furthest (True Steel 56/100, Orris Root 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Orris Root and True Steel smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Juniper Berries, Coriander and Vetiver.
Is Orris Root or True Steel better for summer or winter?
Orris Root suits daytime wear; True Steel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Orris Root and True Steel?
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. True Steel has top notes of Angelica Root, Juniper Berries, Lemon and Peppermint, heart notes of Wormwood, Clary Sage, Coriander and Verbena, a base of Vetiver, Styrax, Guaiac Wood and Musk Mallow.
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