10. Vanilla Bloom vs Noir Distillé
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Noir Distillé takes 3 of 5 categories.
10. Vanilla BloomChoose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Noir DistilléChoose it for a vanilla and whiskey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
10. Vanilla Bloom2/5
Noir Distillé3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Noir Distillé
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 10. Vanilla Bloom
- Sillage & projection
- 10. Vanilla Bloom
- Value for money
- Noir Distillé
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Noir Distillé
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
10. Vanilla BloomSARANGHAEYONoir DistilléLe Monde GourmandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 22%Had 4%Want 73%
4.17/ 5 · 183 votes
Have 41%Had 9%Want 50%
Category winnerNoir DistilléRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
27%Like
9%Ok
18%Dislike
9%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
44%Love
40%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
183 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity10. Vanilla Bloom
Sillage10. Vanilla Bloom
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNoir DistilléBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
white floral92%
vanilla84%
powdery77%
sweet69%
fruity61%
vanilla100%
whiskey90%
amber80%
woody70%
coconut60%
powdery50%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both vanilla, amber and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachCoconut
Heart
JasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
VanillaAmberVetiverMusk
Notes
VanillaWhiskeyAmberCoconut
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCoconut, Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for Noir Distillé, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer0
Fall75
Winter100
Day80
Night100
Spring15
Summer12
Fall100
Winter79
Day46
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,040
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#6,556
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews30
Category winnerNoir DistilléHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot10. Vanilla Bloom pairs creamy vanilla and amber with peach, coconut, jasmine, and ylang-ylang, so it reads soft, sweet, and floral rather than purely dessert-like. The powdery white-floral side gives it a dressed feel, while musk and vetiver keep the dry-down smoother and a little drier. It may suit anyone who likes …
Reviews →Noir Distillé by Le Monde Gourmand pairs a boozy burst of whiskey with dark vanilla and golden amber, softened by a creamy accent of coconut. The aroma opens with a sharp splash of grain alcohol and rich barrel spirit before settling into a sweet, powdery warmth. As it rests on the skin, the boozy bite recedes, leavin…
Reviews →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, 10. Vanilla Bloom or Noir Distillé?
Noir Distillé takes 3 of 5 categories. 10. Vanilla Bloom is rated 3.75/5 from 16 votes; Noir Distillé is rated 4.17/5 from 183 votes. Choose 10. Vanilla Bloom for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Noir Distillé for a vanilla and whiskey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 10. Vanilla Bloom or Noir Distillé?
10. Vanilla Bloom lasts longest (10. Vanilla Bloom 63/100, Noir Distillé 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 10. Vanilla Bloom or Noir Distillé?
10. Vanilla Bloom projects furthest (10. Vanilla Bloom 55/100, Noir Distillé 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 10. Vanilla Bloom and Noir Distillé smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Coconut, Vanilla and Amber.
Is 10. Vanilla Bloom or Noir Distillé better for summer or winter?
10. Vanilla Bloom suits evening wear; Noir Distillé suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 10. Vanilla Bloom and Noir Distillé?
10. Vanilla Bloom has top notes of Peach and Coconut, heart notes of Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Vetiver and Musk. Noir Distillé features Vanilla, Whiskey, Amber and Coconut.
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