The smell in short
It smells mostly powdery. Lavender and bergamot at the top, iris and spicy notes in the middle and sandalwood and labdanum at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Black Orris notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Haute Fragrance Company Black Orris EDP
Black Orris EDP is made by Haute Fragrance Company. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Other Haute Fragrance Company perfumes
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Black Orris for work or evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. For daytime, Armaf Tres Nuit is a lighter match.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is powdery (100%), followed by iris. You will probably like it if you enjoy powdery smells and notes like iris and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include lemon, black pepper and ambergris.
Which weather suits Black Orris
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Armaf Tres Nuit. Base notes like sandalwood and labdanum are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Armaf Tres Nuit.
Black Orris dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan (6 shared notes), Francesca Bianchi Under My Skin (6 shared notes), Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary unisex (7 shared notes) and Armaf Tres Nuit (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Francesca Bianchi Under My Skin starts from €124.
More questions
Can women wear Black Orris?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Black Orris expensive?
It is on the expensive side: about €328 in Europe.