Belle Epoque vs Fleur Noire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fleur Noire takes 4 of 5 categories.
Belle EpoqueChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Fleur NoireChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Belle Epoque1/5
Fleur Noire4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Belle Epoque
- 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
Belle EpoqueKnizeFleur NoireLPDOWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.55/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%
3.40/ 5 · 167 votes
Have 48%Had 16%Want 36%
Category winnerBelle EpoqueRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
27%Like
9%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · 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
Category winners
LongevityFleur Noire
SillageFleur Noire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFleur NoireBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
white floral100%
floral92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ApricotPeachPineappleGingerMirabelle PlumBlack CurrantMandarin Orange
Heart
LotusMangoVioletRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotrope
Base
SandalwoodVetiverVanillaPalisander RosewoodAmbergrisCacao PodPatchouliMusk
Top
Black GardeniaMandarin OrangeBergamotCitruses
Heart
JasmineSpicy NotesYlang-YlangOrchidFloral NotesLotus
Base
VanillaSandalwoodPatchouliIncense
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lotus, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall40
Winter40
Day100
Night100
Spring46
Summer11
Fall100
Winter89
Day62
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#42,469
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,564
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews39
Category winnerFleur NoireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBelle Epoque by Knize is an intricate floral fruity fragrance that leans into a rich, layered composition. Upon application, it presents a bright mix of apricot, pineapple, and black currant. As it warms on the skin, a massive bouquet of jasmine, tuberose, and ylang-ylang emerges, grounded by a long-lasting base of sa…
Reviews →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…
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, Belle Epoque or Fleur Noire?
Fleur Noire takes 4 of 5 categories. Belle Epoque is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes; Fleur Noire is rated 3.40/5 from 167 votes. Choose Belle Epoque for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night 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, Belle Epoque or Fleur Noire?
Fleur Noire lasts longest (Fleur Noire 73/100, Belle Epoque 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Belle Epoque or Fleur Noire?
Fleur Noire projects furthest (Fleur Noire 67/100, Belle Epoque 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Belle Epoque and Fleur Noire smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lotus, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood.
Is Belle Epoque or Fleur Noire better for summer or winter?
Belle Epoque suits day or night wear; Fleur Noire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Belle Epoque and Fleur Noire?
Belle Epoque has top notes of Apricot, Peach, Pineapple and Ginger, heart notes of Lotus, Mango, Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla and Palisander Rosewood. 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.
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