Fragrance comparison

Audace vs Fleur Noire

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 168 ratings analysed

Audace

G-Nose Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #53,566 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Fleur Noire

LPDO

3.40167 votes

Rank #8,753 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleur Noire takes 4 of 4 categories.

Audace
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in summer, evening wear.
Fleur Noire
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Audace0/4

Fleur Noire4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AudaceG-Nose Perfumes

Fleur NoireLPDO

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.40/ 5 · 167 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

24%Love

40%Like

16%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

80 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityFleur Noire

SillageFleur Noire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value77

Category winnerFleur NoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

white floral77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCognac

Heart2-4 hrs

OrchidJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVanilla

Top

Black GardeniaMandarin OrangeBergamotCitruses

Heart

JasmineSpicy NotesYlang-YlangOrchidFloral NotesLotus

Base

VanillaSandalwoodPatchouliIncense

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orchid, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Audace, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day80

Night100

Spring46

Summer11

Fall100

Winter89

Day62

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 34%Casual 28%Work 20%Party 18%

Men9

Unisex50

Women41

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,566

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerFleur NoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Audace by G-Nose Perfumes is a warm, woody floral fragrance built around a surprisingly cozy contrast. The scent kicks off with an energetic splash of crisp bergamot and sweet, oaky cognac. Within twenty minutes, the boozy edge softens. Creamy orchid petals and clean jasmine emerge, turning the profile pleasantly powd…

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Fleur Noire by LPDO offers a dark, floral composition grounded in rich incense and patchouli. With prominent notes of black gardenia and orchid, it leans toward a bold, unisex profile suitable for cooler evenings. Its blend creates a creamy, luxurious feel, making it an accessible choice for those who enjoy deep, myst…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Audace or Fleur Noire?

Fleur Noire takes 4 of 4 categories. Audace is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Fleur Noire is rated 3.40/5 from 167 votes. Choose Audace for a woody and powdery character. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Fleur Noire for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Audace or Fleur Noire?

Fleur Noire lasts longest (Fleur Noire 73/100, Audace 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Audace or Fleur Noire?

Fleur Noire projects furthest (Fleur Noire 67/100, Audace 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Audace and Fleur Noire smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orchid, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Audace or Fleur Noire better for summer or winter?

Audace suits evening wear; Fleur Noire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Audace and Fleur Noire?

Audace has top notes of Bergamot and Cognac, heart notes of Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Vanilla. Fleur Noire has top notes of Black Gardenia, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, Spicy Notes, Ylang-Ylang and Orchid, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Incense.