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Othello vs Under My Spell Noelle

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

Updated 272 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Under My Spell Noelle takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Othello

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Under My Spell Noelle

    Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Othello1/3
Under My Spell Noelle2/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Othello
Sillage & projection
Under My Spell Noelle
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Under My Spell Noelle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
OthelloIkiryō
Under My Spell NoelleBenefit
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%
3.86/ 5 · 266 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
33%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

35%Love
48%Like
1%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate

202 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity90
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityOthello

SillageUnder My Spell Noelle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value67
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
cherry84%
aromatic77%
oud69%
fresh spicy61%
warm spicy100%
vanilla92%
oud84%
fruity77%
amber69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber, oud and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Black SpruceBlack AmberBlackthornCherryAgarwood (Oud)DahliaBlack Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

Top
CardamomBlack PepperCranberry
Heart
Vanilla FlowerRoseWild OrchidVioletJasmine
Base
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaRaspberryPatchouliBenzoinBlack Amber
InformationalShared notesBlack Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Othello, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring24
Summer21
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,993

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,650

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerUnder My Spell NoelleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Othello by Ikiryō is a dark woody fragrance built around rich amber, deep cherry, and resinous woods. Crafted by perfumer Vincent of Dreamhouse, the scent combines crisp black spruce with sharp black pepper before settling into a warm core of blackthorn and dark dahlia. Dense agarwood oud and black amber anchor the ba…

Reviews →

Under My Spell Noelle by Benefit is a bold oriental woody fragrance for women. It pairs a sharp, tart opening of cranberry and black pepper with a deep base of oud, patchouli, and vanilla. This complex composition offers a modern twist on classic oriental structures, making it a compelling choice for those seeking an …

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Othello or Under My Spell Noelle?

Under My Spell Noelle takes 2 of 3 categories. Othello is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Under My Spell Noelle is rated 3.86/5 from 266 votes. Choose Othello for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Under My Spell Noelle for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Othello or Under My Spell Noelle?

Othello lasts longest (Othello 90/100, Under My Spell Noelle 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Othello or Under My Spell Noelle?

Under My Spell Noelle projects furthest (Under My Spell Noelle 60/100, Othello 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Othello and Under My Spell Noelle smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, oud and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Black Pepper.

Is Othello or Under My Spell Noelle better for summer or winter?

Othello suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Othello and Under My Spell Noelle?

Othello features Black Spruce, Black Amber, Blackthorn, Cherry and Agarwood (Oud). Under My Spell Noelle has top notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper and Cranberry, heart notes of Vanilla Flower, Rose, Wild Orchid and Violet, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Raspberry and Patchouli.

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