D Noir vs Elysée Nuit
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
D Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.
D NoirChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Elysée NuitChoose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
D Noir4/7
Elysée Nuit2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Elysée Nuit
- Community sentiment
- D Noir
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- D Noir
- Value for money
- D Noir
- Versatility
- D Noir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elysée Nuit
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
D NoirLuciano SopraniElysée NuitO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 43%Had 13%Want 45%
4.13/ 5 · 539 votes
Have 46%Had 17%Want 36%
Category winnerElysée NuitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
54%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
59 votes
46%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
539 votes
Category winnerD NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageD Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerD NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
woody77%
citrus69%
fruity61%
floral100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
fresh77%
rose69%
woody61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SpicesBergamotBlack Currant
Heart
FreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaRoseHeliotrope
Base
LeatherMuskVetiverIrisPeachSandalwoodAmber
Top
Red FruitsPlum BlossomCassisBergamot
Heart
MacaronsRosePeonyMagnoliaFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Magnolia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring93
Summer50
Fall93
Winter100
Day100
Night87
Spring43
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerD NoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#34,010
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#28,691
PerfumerChiaki Nomura, Napoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerElysée NuitHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotD 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…
Reviews →Elysée Nuit by O Boticário opens with a burst of sweet red berries, tart cassis, and bright bergamot that quickly softens into romantic plum blossom. At the center of the scent, airy peony, rich rose, and a sweet almond macaron accord create a lush, velvety floral bouquet. The base settles into earthy patchouli, cream…
Reviews →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, D Noir or Elysée Nuit?
D Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. D Noir is rated 4.05/5 from 59 votes; Elysée Nuit is rated 4.13/5 from 539 votes. Choose D Noir for a floral and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Elysée Nuit for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, D Noir or Elysée Nuit?
They last about the same: D Noir 67/100, Elysée Nuit 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, D Noir or Elysée Nuit?
D Noir projects furthest (D Noir 63/100, Elysée Nuit 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do D Noir and Elysée Nuit smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Magnolia.
Is D Noir or Elysée Nuit better for summer or winter?
For summer, D Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, D Noir is the stronger pick. D Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in D Noir and Elysée Nuit?
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. Elysée Nuit has top notes of Red Fruits, Plum Blossom, Cassis and Bergamot, heart notes of Macarons, Rose, Peony and Magnolia, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver.
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