Fragrance comparison

Stunningly Venice vs Orris Noir

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 878 ratings analysed

Stunningly Venice

Zara

3.71384 votes

Rank #12,739 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Orris Noir

Ormonde Jayne

3.83494 votes

Rank #3,638 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orris Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Stunningly Venice
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Orris Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Stunningly Venice1/7

Orris Noir6/7

Ratings & consensus: Orris Noir
Community sentiment: Orris Noir
Longevity: Orris Noir
Sillage & projection: Orris Noir
Value for money: Stunningly Venice
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

Stunningly VeniceZara

Orris NoirOrmonde Jayne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 384 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 494 votes

Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%

Category winnerOrris NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

52%Like

23%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

384 votes

31%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

382 votes

Category winnerOrris NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOrris Noir

SillageOrris Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value44

Category winnerStunningly VeniceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet91%

citrus83%

amber74%

fresh65%

sour56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Red Berries

Base

Myrhh

Top

Pink PepperCorianderArtemisiaBergamot

Heart

Bay LeafPimentoIrisJasmine Sambac

Base

Guaiac WoodMyrhhChinese CedarIncensePatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot and Myrhh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOrris NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex30

Women67

Men14

Unisex59

Women28

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,739

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews51

Overall rank#3,638

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews67

Category winnerOrris NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Stunningly Venice opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and sour red berries before resting into a faint myrrh base. Designed by Jo Malone in 2021, this fruity citrus splash delivers a crisp, soapy aura for casual warm spring days. It stays close to the skin, offering an easy reach after a morning shower.

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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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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, Stunningly Venice or Orris Noir?

Orris Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Stunningly Venice is rated 3.71/5 from 384 votes; Orris Noir is rated 3.83/5 from 494 votes. Choose Stunningly Venice for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Orris Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Stunningly Venice or Orris Noir?

Orris Noir lasts longest (Orris Noir 72/100, Stunningly Venice 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stunningly Venice or Orris Noir?

Orris Noir projects furthest (Orris Noir 66/100, Stunningly Venice 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stunningly Venice and Orris Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot and Myrhh.

Is Stunningly Venice or Orris Noir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Stunningly Venice and Orris Noir?

Stunningly Venice has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Red Berries, a base of Myrhh. 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.