Fragrance comparison

Blu di Roma Uomo vs Or Noir

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 359 ratings analysed

Blu di Roma Uomo

Laura Biagiotti

3.45138 votes

Rank #15,277 AquaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Or Noir

Haute Fragrance Company HFC

4.28221 votes

Rank #8,111 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Or Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Blu di Roma Uomo
Choose it for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Or Noir
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Blu di Roma Uomo1/7

Or Noir6/7

Ratings & consensus: Or Noir
Community sentiment: Or Noir
Longevity: Or Noir
Sillage & projection: Or Noir
Value for money: Blu di Roma Uomo
Versatility: Or Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Or Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blu di Roma UomoLaura Biagiotti

Or NoirHaute Fragrance Company HFC

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.28/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerOr NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

82 votes

47%Love

39%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

221 votes

Category winnerOr NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityOr Noir

SillageOr Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value40

Category winnerBlu di Roma UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

citrus86%

fresh72%

woody58%

leather44%

aromatic30%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Italian Lemon

Heart

Watery Notes

Base

Woody NotesLeather

Top

elemiCardamomItalian Lemon

Heart

OrangeSpicy NotesSandalwood

Base

LeatherCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesItalian Lemon and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer100

Fall20

Winter6

Day100

Night20

Spring69

Summer47

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOr NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex16

Women4

Men51

Unisex43

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#8,111

PerfumerVincent Ricord

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerOr NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blu di Roma Uomo by Laura Biagiotti presents a bright, citrus-forward opening of Italian lemon that quickly settles into a crisp, watery heart. Designed for warm weather, this woody aquatic scent leans on leather in the base, offering a clean and approachable profile for daily wear during spring or summer mornings.

Reviews →

Or Noir by Haute Fragrance Company HFC delivers a dark, refined blend of bright citrus, warm spices, and smooth woods. The scent kicks off with an invigorating mix of Italian lemon, herbal cardamom, and pine-like elemi resin. Within minutes, the zesty opening softens into a heart of juicy orange, mixed spicy notes, an…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blu di Roma Uomo or Or Noir?

Or Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Blu di Roma Uomo is rated 3.45/5 from 138 votes; Or Noir is rated 4.28/5 from 221 votes. Choose Blu di Roma Uomo for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Or Noir for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Blu di Roma Uomo or Or Noir?

Or Noir lasts longest (Or Noir 75/100, Blu di Roma Uomo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blu di Roma Uomo or Or Noir?

Or Noir projects furthest (Or Noir 64/100, Blu di Roma Uomo 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blu di Roma Uomo and Or Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Italian Lemon and Leather.

Is Blu di Roma Uomo or Or Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Blu di Roma Uomo is the stronger pick. For winter, Or Noir is the stronger pick. Blu di Roma Uomo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blu di Roma Uomo and Or Noir?

Blu di Roma Uomo has top notes of Italian Lemon, heart notes of Watery Notes, a base of Woody Notes and Leather. Or Noir has top notes of elemi, Cardamom and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Orange, Spicy Notes and Sandalwood, a base of Leather, Cedar and Musk.