Black Flash vs Noir Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
68%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Noir Intense takes 4 of 4 categories.
Black FlashChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Noir IntenseChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Black Flash0/4
Noir Intense4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Noir Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Noir Intense
- Value for money
- Noir Intense
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Noir Intense
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black FlashPlinskyNoir IntenseMaison de l'AvenirWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 54%Had 15%Want 31%
5.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNoir Intense
SillageNoir Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNoir IntenseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic83%
green65%
fresh spicy48%
woody30%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
citrus77%
green69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match68%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
TangerineGraperfuitBergamotLemonLavender
Heart
PetitgrainGalbanumPink PepperJasmine
Base
VetiverMoss
Top
Pink PepperPetitgrainBergamotLavenderGalbanumLemonBasil
Heart
GeraniumJasmineVioletNutmegFougère Accord
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliLicoriceVetiverGurjan balsam
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Petitgrain. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring67
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day–
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#55,916
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#40,565
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNoir IntenseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Flash opens with a sharp, vibrant burst of citrus led by bitter grapefruit, sour lemon, and crisp bergamot, rounded out by sweet tangerine. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into an aromatic heart of lavender, herbal galbanum, and green petitgrain, with a quiet touch of jasmine preventing th…
Reviews →Noir Intense by Maison de l'Avenir presents a fresh green direction for modern wear. It pairs sharp pink pepper with clean lavender and a distinct licorice undertone, making it a reliable daily choice for people who want to stand out from typical designer sweet releases without smelling dated.
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, Black Flash or Noir Intense?
Noir Intense takes 4 of 4 categories. Black Flash is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Noir Intense is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Black Flash for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Noir Intense for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Flash or Noir Intense?
Noir Intense lasts longest (Noir Intense 80/100, Black Flash 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Flash or Noir Intense?
Noir Intense projects furthest (Noir Intense 70/100, Black Flash 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Flash and Noir Intense smell similar?
Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Petitgrain.
Is Black Flash or Noir Intense better for summer or winter?
Black Flash suits daytime wear; Noir Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Flash and Noir Intense?
Black Flash has top notes of Tangerine, Graperfuit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Petitgrain, Galbanum, Pink Pepper and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver and Moss. Noir Intense has top notes of Pink Pepper, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Violet and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Licorice and Vetiver.
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