Fragrance comparison

Chanalaj vs Fleur Noire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 200 ratings analysed

Chanalaj

SIAM 1928

3.8533 votes

Rank #10,185 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Fleur Noire

LPDO

3.40167 votes

Rank #9,557 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleur Noire takes 4 of 5 categories.

Chanalaj
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, evening wear.
Fleur Noire
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Chanalaj1/5

Fleur Noire4/5

Ratings & consensus: Chanalaj
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

ChanalajSIAM 1928

Fleur NoireLPDO

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

3.40/ 5 · 167 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 36%

Category winnerChanalajRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

20%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

20 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityFleur Noire

SillageFleur Noire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value77

Category winnerFleur NoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

woody77%

yellow floral69%

musky61%

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BorneolBergamotStrobilanthes CallosusMandarin OrangePink Grapefruit

Heart

MimosaLotusNight Blooming JasmineWater LilyYlang-YlangOrchid

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskCashmeran

Top

Black GardeniaMandarin OrangeBergamotCitruses

Heart

JasmineSpicy NotesYlang-YlangOrchidFloral NotesLotus

Base

VanillaSandalwoodPatchouliIncense

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lotus and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer100

Fall27

Winter0

Day70

Night100

Spring46

Summer11

Fall100

Winter89

Day62

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men9

Unisex50

Women41

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,185

PerfumerNutt Wesshasartar

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#9,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerFleur NoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanalaj is a lotus-led floral with a bright citrus opening, a soft yellow-floral heart, and a powdery musky dry-down. It usually reads airy, clean, and slightly old-world rather than modern or sugary. If you enjoy floral perfumes that feel calm, polished, and a little vintage, this is an easy one to sample. The ylang…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chanalaj or Fleur Noire?

Fleur Noire takes 4 of 5 categories. Chanalaj is rated 3.85/5 from 33 votes; Fleur Noire is rated 3.40/5 from 167 votes. Choose Chanalaj for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Fleur Noire for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chanalaj or Fleur Noire?

Fleur Noire lasts longest (Fleur Noire 73/100, Chanalaj 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanalaj or Fleur Noire?

Fleur Noire projects furthest (Fleur Noire 67/100, Chanalaj 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanalaj and Fleur Noire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lotus and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Chanalaj or Fleur Noire better for summer or winter?

Chanalaj suits evening wear; Fleur Noire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanalaj and Fleur Noire?

Chanalaj has top notes of Borneol, Bergamot, Strobilanthes Callosus and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mimosa, Lotus, Night Blooming Jasmine and Water Lily, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk and Cashmeran. 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.