Fragrance comparison

Biografia vs D Noir

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 905 ratings analysed

Biografia

Natura · 1994

3.83846 votes

Rank #23,954 GreenWoody

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36%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

D Noir

Luciano Soprani

4.0559 votes

Rank #30,205 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Biografia
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
D Noir
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Biografia1/7

D Noir6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BiografiaNatura

D NoirLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 846 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 45%

Category winnerD NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

51%Like

15%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

565 votes

31%Love

54%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerD NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityD Noir

SillageD Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value75

Category winnerD NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody56%

aromatic48%

powdery39%

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesCassisPeachPineappleBergamotGeranium

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaJasmineRoseIrisOrchid

Base

CedarSandalwoodVetiverOakmossMuskPatchouliAmber

Top

SpicesBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

FreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaRoseHeliotrope

Base

LeatherMuskVetiverIrisPeachSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesPeach, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring93

Summer50

Fall93

Winter100

Day100

Night87

Category winnerD NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women1

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,954

PerfumerJoachim Correl, Magali Lara

Launched1994

Reviews2

Overall rank#30,205

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBiografiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Natura Biografia is a clean, floral green fragrance that leans into refreshing notes like lily-of-the-valley and cassis. It offers an inoffensive, airy presence on the skin, grounded by soft base notes of musk and sandalwood. This fragrance provides a balanced, daily-ready scent perfect for those who enjoy the classic…

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D Noir by Luciano Soprani opens with a sharp, spicy bite of black currant and bergamot before settling into a dense, floral heart. This scent leans into a dark, evening-appropriate profile suitable for formal dinners or crisp autumn nights. The blend balances heavy white florals with a lingering, grounded base of leat…

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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, Biografia or D Noir?

D Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Biografia is rated 3.83/5 from 846 votes; D Noir is rated 4.05/5 from 59 votes. Choose Biografia for a green and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose D Noir for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Biografia or D Noir?

D Noir lasts longest (D Noir 67/100, Biografia 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Biografia or D Noir?

D Noir projects furthest (D Noir 63/100, Biografia 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Biografia and D Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia.

Is Biografia or D Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, D Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, D Noir is the stronger pick. D Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Biografia and D Noir?

Biografia has top notes of Green Notes, Cassis, Peach and Pineapple, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Oakmoss. D Noir has top notes of Spices, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Magnolia, a base of Leather, Musk, Vetiver and Iris.