Fragrance comparison

1957 Eau de Parfum vs Nombre Noir

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

Updated 2 Nov 2026 2,092 ratings analysed

1957 Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.261,966 votes

Rank #1,894 PowderyMusky

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18%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Nombre Noir

Shiseido

4.48126 votes

Rank #26,330 AromaticFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nombre Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.

1957 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nombre Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

1957 Eau de Parfum1/7

Nombre Noir6/7

Ratings & consensus: Nombre Noir
Community sentiment: Nombre Noir
Longevity: Nombre Noir
Sillage & projection: Nombre Noir
Value for money: Nombre Noir
Versatility: Nombre Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1957 Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1957 Eau de ParfumChanel

Nombre NoirShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 1,966 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.48/ 5 · 126 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerNombre NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,966 votes

62%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

126 votes

Category winnerNombre NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityNombre Noir

SillageNombre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value46

Category winnerNombre NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

iris84%

aldehydic77%

woody69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

floral92%

woody84%

rose77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-45 mins

White MuskAldehydesBergamotPink PepperCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

OrrisCashmeranCedarHoneyVanilla

Top

AldehydesPalisander RosewoodCorianderMarjoramBergamot

Heart

Damask RoseOsmanthusGeraniumCarnationOrrisLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

HoneyVetiverSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Coriander and Jasmine. Durations are only published for 1957 Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter56

Day100

Night43

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNombre NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex38

Women58

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,894

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#26,330

PerfumerJean-Yves Leroy, Serge Lutens

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1957 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel 1957 Eau de Parfum smells like the cleanest, softest white cotton shirt you have ever pulled over your head. The spray opens with a crisp snap of bergamot and sparkling aldehydes that feel like fizzy, high-end bath soap. Give it two minutes. The initial solvent bite settles immediately into a pillowy core of wh…

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Nombre Noir by Shiseido is a legendary creation that immediately sets itself apart through a dark, ink-like damask rose. The opening combines a sharp blast of aldehydes with green marjoram and palisander rosewood, creating a cold, mysterious atmosphere. As it warms on the skin, a rich ylang-ylang and powdery orris roo…

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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, 1957 Eau de Parfum or Nombre Noir?

Nombre Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. 1957 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.26/5 from 1,966 votes; Nombre Noir is rated 4.48/5 from 126 votes. Choose 1957 Eau de Parfum for a powdery and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nombre Noir for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 1957 Eau de Parfum or Nombre Noir?

They last about the same: Nombre Noir 68/100, 1957 Eau de Parfum 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1957 Eau de Parfum or Nombre Noir?

Nombre Noir projects furthest (Nombre Noir 65/100, 1957 Eau de Parfum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1957 Eau de Parfum and Nombre Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Coriander and Jasmine.

Is 1957 Eau de Parfum or Nombre Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1957 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Nombre Noir is the stronger pick. 1957 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1957 Eau de Parfum and Nombre Noir?

1957 Eau de Parfum has top notes of White Musk, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Orris, Cashmeran, Cedar and Honey. Nombre Noir has top notes of Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Coriander and Marjoram, heart notes of Damask Rose, Osmanthus, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Honey, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.