Fragrance comparison

Chanson Noire vs Endymion

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 2,284 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chanson Noire

Sylhouette Parfums

3.4314 votes

Rank #22,798 SmokyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Endymion

Penhaligon's

3.912,270 votes

Rank #1,404 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanson Noire takes 3 of 5 categories.

Chanson Noire
Choose it for a smoky and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Endymion
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Chanson Noire3/5

Endymion2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanson NoireSylhouette Parfums

EndymionPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 92%

3.91/ 5 · 2,270 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerEndymionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

14%Like

21%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

43%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,800 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityChanson Noire

SillageChanson Noire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value42

Category winnerChanson NoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

leather86%

aromatic72%

woody58%

animalic44%

earthy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SmokeLeatherAbsintheVetiverNarcissusLavenderSageGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderBergamotSageMandarin Orange

Heart

CoffeeGeranium

Base

LeatherCardamonSandalwoodVetiverNutmegMyrhhBlack PepperMusk

InformationalShared notesLeather, Vetiver, Lavender and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men72

Unisex25

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,798

PerfumerSy Truong

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#1,404

PerfumerFragrance Resources

Launched—

Reviews294

Category winnerEndymionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanson Noire opens with a sharp, intoxicating rush of absinthe paired with dark, rustic leather. This woody aromatic creation by Sy Truong moves into a complex heart of sage and vetiver, settling into a smoky, damp, earthy profile. It is a bold, mood-heavy scent designed for those who enjoy challenging, dark, and unc…

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Endymion opens with brisk lavender, bergamot and sage, then settles into a smoother mix of soft leather, woods and a faintly bitter coffee nuance. It reads as polished, romantic and quietly masculine rather than loud. Most wearers seem to treat it as an intimate, barbershop-leaning scent with a refined drydown. If you…

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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, Chanson Noire or Endymion?

Chanson Noire takes 3 of 5 categories. Chanson Noire is rated 3.43/5 from 14 votes; Endymion is rated 3.91/5 from 2,270 votes. Choose Chanson Noire for a smoky and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Endymion for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chanson Noire or Endymion?

Chanson Noire lasts longest (Chanson Noire 80/100, Endymion 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanson Noire or Endymion?

Chanson Noire projects furthest (Chanson Noire 58/100, Endymion 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanson Noire and Endymion smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Leather, Vetiver, Lavender and Sage.

Is Chanson Noire or Endymion better for summer or winter?

Chanson Noire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanson Noire and Endymion?

Chanson Noire features Smoke, Leather, Absinthe, Vetiver and Narcissus. Endymion has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coffee and Geranium, a base of Leather, Cardamon, Sandalwood and Vetiver.