Fragrance comparison

Celine vs D Noir

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 252 ratings analysed

Celine

Celine · 2001

3.90193 votes

Rank #11,755 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

D Noir

Luciano Soprani

4.0559 votes

Rank #30,379 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Celine
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
D Noir
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Celine1/7

D Noir6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CelineCeline

D NoirLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 45%

Category winnerD NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

28%Dislike

1%Hate

193 votes

31%Love

54%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerD NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityD Noir

SillageD Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerD NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

sweet69%

aquatic61%

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PearRed BerriesBlack CurrantViolet LeafBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaFreesiaJasmineIris

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodVanillaLabdanumIncenseAmbergris

Top

SpicesBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

FreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaRoseHeliotrope

Base

LeatherMuskVetiverIrisPeachSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Magnolia and Freesia. Durations are only published for Celine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night32

Spring93

Summer50

Fall93

Winter100

Day100

Night87

Category winnerD NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex5

Women86

Casual 40%Work 31%Date 19%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,755

PerfumerChristiane Plos, Jean Guichard

Launched2001

Reviews26

Overall rank#30,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCelineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celine by Celine is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance that captures the optimistic spirit of early 2000s perfumery. The spray starts crisp. You get a juicy splash of ripe pear and tart red berries cut with leafy violet greens. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk fruitiness softens into a generous heart of dewy magnolia,…

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D Noir by Luciano Soprani opens with a sharp, spicy bite of black currant and bergamot before settling into a dense, floral heart. This scent leans into a dark, evening-appropriate profile suitable for formal dinners or crisp autumn nights. The blend balances heavy white florals with a lingering, grounded base of leat…

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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, Celine or D Noir?

D Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Celine is rated 3.90/5 from 193 votes; D Noir is rated 4.05/5 from 59 votes. Choose Celine for a fruity and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose D Noir for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Celine or D Noir?

D Noir lasts longest (D Noir 67/100, Celine 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Celine or D Noir?

Projection is very close: D Noir 63/100, Celine 61/100 for sillage.

Do Celine and D Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Magnolia and Freesia.

Is Celine or D Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, D Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, D Noir is the stronger pick. Celine suits daytime wear; D Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Celine and D Noir?

Celine has top notes of Pear, Red Berries, Black Currant and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Magnolia, Freesia, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Labdanum and Incense. D Noir has top notes of Spices, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Magnolia, a base of Leather, Musk, Vetiver and Iris.