Fragrance comparison

Ariane vs Nombre Noir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 224 ratings analysed

Ariane

Avon · 1977

3.8498 votes

Rank #10,976 WoodyFloral

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65%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Nombre Noir

Shiseido

4.48126 votes

Rank #27,700 AromaticFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nombre Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ariane
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Nombre Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Ariane3/7

Nombre Noir4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArianeAvon

Nombre NoirShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 31%Had 43%Want 26%

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

31%Love

60%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

86 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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityNombre Noir

SillageNombre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value46

Category winnerArianeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

floral92%

woody84%

rose77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both woody, floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesPalisander RosewoodPink PepperCorianderBergamotPeach

Heart

RoseCarnationOrchidYlang-YlangOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

VetiverSandalwoodBenzoinMuskCinnamon

Top

AldehydesPalisander RosewoodCorianderMarjoramBergamot

Heart

Damask RoseOsmanthusGeraniumCarnationOrrisLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

HoneyVetiverSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Coriander and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall67

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerArianeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,976

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1977

Reviews22

Overall rank#27,700

PerfumerJean-Yves Leroy, Serge Lutens

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArianeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Ariane (1977) is a vintage floral aldehyde that balances a bright, soap-clean opening with a soft heart of rose and carnation. It eventually settles into a powdery orris and woody musk base. This fragrance is best suited for those who appreciate retro, polished scents that sit intimately on the skin, perfect for …

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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, Ariane or Nombre Noir?

Nombre Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Ariane is rated 3.84/5 from 98 votes; Nombre Noir is rated 4.48/5 from 126 votes. Choose Ariane for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Nombre Noir for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ariane or Nombre Noir?

Nombre Noir lasts longest (Nombre Noir 68/100, Ariane 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ariane or Nombre Noir?

Nombre Noir projects furthest (Nombre Noir 65/100, Ariane 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ariane and Nombre Noir smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Coriander and Bergamot.

Is Ariane or Nombre Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ariane is the stronger pick. For winter, Nombre Noir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ariane and Nombre Noir?

Ariane has top notes of Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Orchid and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk. 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.