Fragrance comparison

The Essence vs Orris Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 549 ratings analysed

The Essence

Sergio Tacchini

3.6755 votes

Rank #16,525 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Orris Noir

Ormonde Jayne

3.83494 votes

Rank #4,004 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orris Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

The Essence
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Orris Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

The Essence3/7

Orris Noir4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The EssenceSergio Tacchini

Orris NoirOrmonde Jayne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 70%Had 8%Want 22%

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

32%Love

40%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

31%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

382 votes

Category winnerThe EssenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOrris Noir

SillageOrris Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value44

Category winnerThe EssenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

balsamic69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotArtemisiaWormwoodJuniper

Heart

MyrrhIrisIncense

Base

VanillaSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMusk

Top

Pink PepperCorianderArtemisiaBergamot

Heart

Bay LeafPimentoIrisJasmine Sambac

Base

Guaiac WoodMyrhhChinese CedarIncensePatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Artemisia, Iris and Incense. 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

Summer81

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerThe EssenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex47

Women9

Men14

Unisex59

Women28

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,525

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#4,004

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews67

Category winnerOrris NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Essence by Sergio Tacchini is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, released in 2022. It opens with sharp juniper and wormwood, transitioning into a powdery iris and myrrh heart. The base offers a soft blend of vanilla and sandalwood. It provides a clean, transparent scent profile that works well for office wear or …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Essence or Orris Noir?

Orris Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. The Essence is rated 3.67/5 from 55 votes; Orris Noir is rated 3.83/5 from 494 votes. Choose The Essence for a woody and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Orris Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, The Essence or Orris Noir?

Orris Noir lasts longest (Orris Noir 72/100, The Essence 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Essence or Orris Noir?

Orris Noir projects furthest (Orris Noir 66/100, The Essence 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Essence and Orris Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Artemisia, Iris and Incense.

Is The Essence or Orris Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Essence is the stronger pick. For winter, The Essence is the stronger pick. The Essence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Essence and Orris Noir?

The Essence has top notes of Bergamot, Artemisia, Wormwood and Juniper, heart notes of Myrrh, Iris and Incense, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Musk. 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.