Fragrance comparison

Calypso Orchid vs Fleur Noire

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 179 ratings analysed

Calypso Orchid

Demeter Fragrance

3.4212 votes

Rank #56,717 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Fleur Noire

LPDO

3.40167 votes

Rank #8,832 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleur Noire takes 5 of 5 categories.

Calypso Orchid
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Fleur Noire
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Calypso Orchid0/5

Fleur Noire5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Calypso OrchidDemeter Fragrance

Fleur NoireLPDO

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 71%

3.40/ 5 · 167 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 36%

Category winnerFleur NoireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

24%Love

40%Like

16%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

80 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityFleur Noire

SillageFleur Noire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value77

Category winnerFleur NoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet83%

powdery65%

lactonic48%

soft spicy30%

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Floral NotesOrchid

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black GardeniaMandarin OrangeBergamotCitruses

Heart

JasmineSpicy NotesYlang-YlangOrchidFloral NotesLotus

Base

VanillaSandalwoodPatchouliIncense

InformationalShared notesFloral Notes and Orchid. Durations are only published for Calypso Orchid, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night35

Spring46

Summer11

Fall100

Winter89

Day62

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 18%Party 8%

Men9

Unisex50

Women41

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#8,832

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerFleur NoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Calypso Orchid delivers a sheer, botanical floral splash centered on sweet pink petals, humid green stems, and powdery vanilla orchid. Spray it on and you get an immediate blast of crisp garden air. There is no heavy syrup here. Instead, soft tropical orchid mingles with mild lactonic warmth and faint freesia-…

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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…

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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, Calypso Orchid or Fleur Noire?

Fleur Noire takes 5 of 5 categories. Calypso Orchid is rated 3.42/5 from 12 votes; Fleur Noire is rated 3.40/5 from 167 votes. Choose Calypso Orchid for a floral and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Fleur Noire for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Calypso Orchid or Fleur Noire?

Fleur Noire lasts longest (Fleur Noire 73/100, Calypso Orchid 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Calypso Orchid or Fleur Noire?

Fleur Noire projects furthest (Fleur Noire 67/100, Calypso Orchid 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calypso Orchid and Fleur Noire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Floral Notes and Orchid.

Is Calypso Orchid or Fleur Noire better for summer or winter?

Calypso Orchid suits daytime wear; Fleur Noire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Calypso Orchid and Fleur Noire?

Calypso Orchid features Floral Notes and Orchid. 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.