Fragrance comparison

Chanson Noire vs Full Speed Electric

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chanson Noire

Sylhouette Parfums

3.4314 votes

Rank #22,798 SmokyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Full Speed Electric

Avon

3.4736 votes

Rank #38,369 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 fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Full Speed Electric
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chanson Noire3/5

Full Speed Electric2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanson NoireSylhouette Parfums

Full Speed ElectricAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 92%

3.47/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 64%Had 14%Want 23%

Category winnerFull Speed ElectricRating 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

14%Love

39%Like

36%Ok

3%Dislike

8%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityChanson Noire

SillageChanson Noire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value77

Category winnerFull Speed ElectricBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

leather86%

aromatic72%

woody58%

animalic44%

earthy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

green77%

herbal65%

woody53%

lavender42%

Scent match33%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

Notes

AppleGeraniumSageLavenderAmbrox SuperPeppermintRosemaryCashmeranVetiverLeatherBlack PepperTurmeric

No top / heart / base split published

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

Summer95

Fall35

Winter15

Day100

Night19

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,798

PerfumerSy Truong

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#38,369

PerfumerChristian Alori, Jean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChanson NoireHigher 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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Full Speed Electric opens with a sharp burst of crisp apple and crushed peppermint that hits with bright green energy. Perfumers Christian Alori and Jean-Christophe Hérault build on this high-voltage start by folding fresh sage and lavender into the heart. The herbal mid carries a clean aromatic texture before settlin…

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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 Full Speed Electric?

Chanson Noire takes 3 of 5 categories. Chanson Noire is rated 3.43/5 from 14 votes; Full Speed Electric is rated 3.47/5 from 36 votes. Choose Chanson Noire for a smoky and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Full Speed Electric for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chanson Noire or Full Speed Electric?

Chanson Noire lasts longest (Chanson Noire 80/100, Full Speed Electric 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanson Noire or Full Speed Electric?

Chanson Noire projects furthest (Chanson Noire 58/100, Full Speed Electric 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanson Noire and Full Speed Electric smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Leather, Vetiver, Lavender and Sage.

Is Chanson Noire or Full Speed Electric better for summer or winter?

Chanson Noire suits evening wear; Full Speed Electric suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanson Noire and Full Speed Electric?

Chanson Noire features Smoke, Leather, Absinthe, Vetiver and Narcissus. Full Speed Electric features Apple, Geranium, Sage, Lavender and Ambrox Super.