Fragrance comparison

Cé Noir vs DNA

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 368 ratings analysed

5 wins

Cé Noir

Beyoncé

3.91335 votes

Rank #1,389 AmberHoney

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58%scent match

Closely related

DNA

Milton Lloyd

3.9433 votes

Rank #42,851 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cé Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cé Noir
Choose it for a amber and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
DNA
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cé Noir5/7

DNA2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cé NoirBeyoncé

DNAMilton Lloyd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 335 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%

Category winnerCé NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

12%Like

4%Ok

3%Dislike

13%Hate

314 votes

24%Love

58%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerDNAMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCé Noir

SillageCé Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value94

Category winnerDNABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

honey90%

sweet80%

white floral70%

floral60%

rose50%

citrus100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

honey77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both amber, honey and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HoneyClementine

Heart

Jasmine SambacRose

Base

AmberMyrrh

Top

Orange BlossomItalian OrangeBitter Orange

Heart

GingerJasmine SambacRose

Base

HoneyAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesHoney, Jasmine Sambac, Rose and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer64

Fall100

Winter93

Day87

Night100

Spring11

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night77

Category winnerCé NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex50

Women46

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,389

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews83

Overall rank#42,851

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCé NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cé Noir by Beyoncé is a sweet amber-floral fragrance that centers on realistic honey and clementine. It balances white florals with a warm, resinous base of myrrh and amber. Designed for those seeking a modern gourmand, it performs well during the cooler months and transitions effectively from late afternoon gathering…

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DNA by Milton Lloyd opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and sweet orange blossom. This initial fizz settles quickly, letting a warm heart of spicy ginger and jasmine sambac take over. As the fragrance warms on your skin, it develops a deep base of thick honey and amber that feels cozy rather than overly sugary. …

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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, Cé Noir or DNA?

Cé Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Cé Noir is rated 3.91/5 from 335 votes; DNA is rated 3.94/5 from 33 votes. Choose Cé Noir for a amber and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose DNA for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cé Noir or DNA?

Cé Noir lasts longest (Cé Noir 83/100, DNA 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cé Noir or DNA?

Cé Noir projects furthest (Cé Noir 76/100, DNA 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cé Noir and DNA smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, honey and sweet accords. Common notes include Honey, Jasmine Sambac, Rose and Amber.

Is Cé Noir or DNA better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cé Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, DNA is the stronger pick. Cé Noir suits evening wear; DNA suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cé Noir and DNA?

Cé Noir has top notes of Honey and Clementine, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Amber and Myrrh. DNA has top notes of Orange Blossom, Italian Orange and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Honey, Amber and Musk.