Fragrance comparison

D Noir vs I Want

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 127 ratings analysed

4 wins

D Noir

Luciano Soprani

4.0559 votes

Rank #32,123 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

I Want

Mark Buxton

3.8168 votes

Rank #25,223 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

D Noir4/7

I Want3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D NoirLuciano Soprani

I WantMark Buxton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 45%

3.81/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 50%

Category winnerD NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

54%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

28%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerD NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityI Want

SillageI Want

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value44

Category winnerD NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

floral88%

rose77%

woody65%

citrus53%

patchouli42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SpicesBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

FreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaRoseHeliotrope

Base

LeatherMuskVetiverIrisPeachSandalwoodAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black CurrantWild Berries

Heart3 to 5 hours

RoseMagnoliaIrisJasmineTuberoseNeroli Essence

Base6 to 8 hours

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Vetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Jasmine, Magnolia and Rose. Durations are only published for I Want, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer50

Fall93

Winter100

Day100

Night87

Spring100

Summer69

Fall92

Winter35

Day100

Night79

Category winnerD NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,123

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,223

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerI WantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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I Want by Mark Buxton is a bold chypre floral fragrance that unites tart fruitiness with a dense bouquet of flowers and deep woody undertones. The scent begins with a vivid burst of black currant and wild berries, delivering a juicy, sharp introduction that commands immediate attention. As the initial brightness settl…

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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, D Noir or I Want?

D Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. D Noir is rated 4.05/5 from 59 votes; I Want is rated 3.81/5 from 68 votes. Choose D Noir for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose I Want for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D Noir or I Want?

I Want lasts longest (I Want 74/100, D Noir 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D Noir or I Want?

Projection is very close: I Want 64/100, D Noir 63/100 for sillage.

Do D Noir and I Want smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Jasmine, Magnolia and Rose.

Is D Noir or I Want better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in D Noir and I Want?

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. I Want has top notes of Black Currant and Wild Berries, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver.