O, Unknown!
Imaginary AuthorsEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
O, Unknown! vs. Back to the Roots
Is O, Unknown! better than Back to the Roots?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Orris RootBlack TeaSandalwood
powderyiriswoodyearthygreenmusky
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between O, Unknown! and Back to the Roots?
| O, Unknown! | Back to the Roots | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2017 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Josh Meyer | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do O, Unknown! and Back to the Roots smell?
O, Unknown!
Powdery
Iris
Woody
Earthy
Amber
Warm Spicy
Mossy
Green
Back to the Roots
Powdery
Green
Woody
Iris
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do O, Unknown! and Back to the Roots share?
Top
Orris Root
GalbanumPetitgrainAngelica
Heart
Black TeaLapsang Souchong Tea
Orris RootWhite TeaGingerViolet
Base
Tolu BalsamSandalwoodMuskKyoto moss
DriftwoodSandalwoodAmbrette
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
DriftwoodSandalwood
Musk
Musk
Ambrette
Powdery Notes
Orris Root
Orris Root
Where they fit
When and where do O, Unknown! and Back to the Roots work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, O, Unknown! or Back to the Roots?
| O, Unknown! | Back to the Roots | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about O, Unknown! and Back to the Roots?
Not for those who want their tea sweet or their iris polite. This is the unsweetened kind, the kind you drink when you're reading alone and the afternoon stretches long.O, Unknown!
Not every fragrance needs to fill a room. Some are better left close to the skin, noticed only when someone leans in. This one's earthy, powdery, and surprisingly grounding.Back to the Roots
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