Fragrance comparison

Belle Noir vs Lys 41

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,982 ratings analysed

3 wins

Belle Noir

Chris Adams

4.229 votes

Rank #34,762 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Lys 41

Le Labo

4.141,973 votes

Rank #2,261 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Belle Noir takes 3 of 5 categories.

Belle Noir
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Lys 41
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Belle Noir3/5

Lys 412/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lys 41
Sillage & projection: Belle Noir
Value for money: Belle Noir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Belle Noir
Fragranxe ranking: Lys 41

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Belle NoirChris Adams

Lys 41Le Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 71%

4.14/ 5 · 1,973 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

45%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,973 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLys 41

SillageBelle Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value30

Category winnerBelle NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose91%

powdery83%

fruity74%

woody65%

vanilla56%

white floral100%

tuberose83%

animalic65%

vanilla48%

musky30%

Scent match60%Closely related · both white floral, tuberose and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ApricotPear

Heart2-3 hrs

TuberoseJasmineLily

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodVanillaAlmondMusk

Notes

TuberoseLilyJasmineVanillaMuskWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerBelle NoirLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall33

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer82

Fall49

Winter29

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#2,261

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerLys 41Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Belle Noir by Chris Adams opens with an immediate splash of sweet apricot nectar and ripe, juicy pear. That initial fruity flash carries a momentary alcohol lift before mellowing into a lush heart of creamy tuberose, soft jasmine petals, and clean white lily. As the floral bloom settles across warm skin, the fragrance…

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Lys 41 presents an expansive white floral bouquet anchored by tuberose, lily, and jasmine. Despite the name spotlighting lily, the opening reveals an immediate blast of sweet, sunny tuberose alongside lush jasmine petals. As the initial floral explosion settles, smooth vanilla and gentle musk emerge, transforming the …

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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, Belle Noir or Lys 41?

Belle Noir takes 3 of 5 categories. Belle Noir is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes; Lys 41 is rated 4.14/5 from 1,973 votes. Choose Belle Noir for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Lys 41 for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Belle Noir or Lys 41?

They last about the same: Lys 41 72/100, Belle Noir 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Belle Noir or Lys 41?

Belle Noir projects furthest (Belle Noir 73/100, Lys 41 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Belle Noir and Lys 41 smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tuberose and vanilla accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Jasmine, Lily and Vanilla.

Is Belle Noir or Lys 41 better for summer or winter?

Belle Noir suits evening wear; Lys 41 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Belle Noir and Lys 41?

Belle Noir has top notes of Apricot and Pear, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Almond and Musk. Lys 41 features Tuberose, Lily, Jasmine, Vanilla and Musk.