Black Orchid 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?
Black Orchid takes 4 of 7 categories.
Black OrchidChoose it for a warm spicy and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Fleur NoireChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Orchid4/7
Fleur Noire3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Orchid
- Community sentiment
- Fleur Noire
- Longevity
- Black Orchid
- Sillage & projection
- Black Orchid
- Value for money
- Fleur Noire
- Versatility
- Fleur Noire
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Orchid
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black OrchidTom FordFleur NoireLPDOWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 31,503 votes
Have 55%Had 17%Want 28%
3.40/ 5 · 167 votes
Have 48%Had 16%Want 36%
Category winnerBlack OrchidRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
9%Like
6%Ok
21%Dislike
14%Hate
Share of community votes
24%Love
40%Like
16%Ok
18%Dislike
3%Hate
80 votes
Category winnerFleur NoireMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Orchid
SillageBlack Orchid
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFleur NoireBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
earthy85%
woody84%
sweet76%
amber67%
patchouli64%
white floral100%
floral92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
TruffleGardeniaBlack CurrantYlang-YlangJasmineBergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon
Heart
OrchidSpicesGardeniaFruity NotesYlang-YlangJasmineLotus
Base
Mexican chocolatePatchouliVanilleIncenseAmberSandalwoodVetiverWhite Musk
Top
Black GardeniaMandarin OrangeBergamotCitruses
Heart
JasmineSpicy NotesYlang-YlangOrchidFloral NotesLotus
Base
VanillaSandalwoodPatchouliIncense
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Jasmine, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer15
Fall83
Winter100
Day29
Night100
Spring46
Summer11
Fall100
Winter89
Day62
Night100
Category winnerFleur NoireMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#470
PerfumerDavid Apel
Launched2006
Reviews1,594
Overall rank#9,564
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews39
Category winnerBlack OrchidHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Orchid by Tom Ford is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Black Orchid was launched in 2006. Black Orchid was created by David Apel and Pierre Negrin. Top notes are Truffle, Gardenia, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon; middle notes are Orchid, Spices, Gardenia, Fr…
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, Black Orchid or Fleur Noire?
Black Orchid takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Orchid is rated 3.85/5 from 31,503 votes; Fleur Noire is rated 3.40/5 from 167 votes. Choose Black Orchid for a warm spicy and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Fleur Noire for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Orchid or Fleur Noire?
Black Orchid lasts longest (Black Orchid 83/100, Fleur Noire 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Orchid or Fleur Noire?
Black Orchid projects furthest (Black Orchid 75/100, Fleur Noire 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Orchid and Fleur Noire smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.
Is Black Orchid or Fleur Noire better for summer or winter?
For summer, Black Orchid is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Orchid is the stronger pick. Black Orchid suits evening wear; Fleur Noire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Orchid and Fleur Noire?
Black Orchid has top notes of Truffle, Gardenia, Black Currant and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Orchid, Spices, Gardenia and Fruity Notes, a base of Mexican chocolate, Patchouli, Vanille and Incense. 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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