Basile vs Or Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Basile takes 4 of 7 categories.
BasileChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Or NoirChoose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Basile4/7
Or Noir3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Basile
- Community sentiment
- Basile
- Longevity
- Basile
- Sillage & projection
- Or Noir
- Value for money
- Or Noir
- Versatility
- Or Noir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Basile
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BasileBasileOr NoirPascal MorabitoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 154 votes
Have 47%Had 15%Want 38%
4.11/ 5 · 196 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
Category winnerBasileRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
42%Like
3%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
154 votes
44%Love
38%Like
4%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
196 votes
Category winnerBasileMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBasile
SillageOr Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOr NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
white floral84%
citrus77%
cinnamon69%
earthy61%
white floral100%
yellow floral92%
woody84%
green77%
earthy69%
mossy61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CloveTangerineCinnamonYlang-YlangAfrican Orange Flower
Heart
IrisRoseTuberoseJasmine
Base
Sandalwoodoak mossAmberPatchouli
Top
AldehydesCassisBergamotTangerine
Heart
NarcissusJasmineMay RoseLily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaIris
Base
oak mossYlang-YlangClovePatchouliVanilleMusk
InformationalShared notesClove, Tangerine, Ylang-Ylang and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring56
Summer42
Fall100
Winter88
Day91
Night100
Category winnerOr NoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,468
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#28,183
PerfumerSébastien Martin
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBasileHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBasile is an overlooked 1980s classic that delivers a dense, spice-laden orange blossom and ylang-ylang opening before settling into a dry oakmoss and patchouli base. It offers an earthy, retro alternative to modern sugary scents. This fragrance is built for cool weather, wrapping the wearer in a sophisticated, dry wa…
Reviews →Or Noir opens with a piercing burst of aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and tart cassis that feels sharp and cool against the skin. Within twenty minutes, the bright top notes give way to a heavy, waxy floral heart dominated by narcissus, May rose, and gardenia. Indolic jasmine adds depth, while iris provides a soft powdery…
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, Basile or Or Noir?
Basile takes 4 of 7 categories. Basile is rated 4.29/5 from 154 votes; Or Noir is rated 4.11/5 from 196 votes. Choose Basile for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Or Noir for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Basile or Or Noir?
They last about the same: Basile 74/100, Or Noir 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Basile or Or Noir?
Or Noir projects furthest (Or Noir 71/100, Basile 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Basile and Or Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Clove, Tangerine, Ylang-Ylang and Iris.
Is Basile or Or Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Or Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Basile is the stronger pick. Or Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Basile and Or Noir?
Basile has top notes of Clove, Tangerine, Cinnamon and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, oak moss, Amber and Patchouli. Or Noir has top notes of Aldehydes, Cassis, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, May Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of oak moss, Ylang-Ylang, Clove and Patchouli.
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