Fragrance comparison

D Noir vs Mitsouko Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 132 ratings analysed

4 wins

D Noir

Luciano Soprani

4.0559 votes

Rank #32,570 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum

Guerlain

4.1173 votes

Rank #11,963 Warm SpicyWoody

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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 community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Mitsouko Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

D Noir4/7

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D NoirLuciano Soprani

Mitsouko Eau de ParfumGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 45%

4.11/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 54%Had 6%Want 40%

Category winnerMitsouko Eau de ParfumRating 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

56%Love

19%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerD NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMitsouko Eau de Parfum

SillageD Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value56

Category winnerD NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

warm spicy100%

woody90%

patchouli80%

earthy70%

aromatic60%

fruity50%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and fruity

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 60 minutes

SpicesPeach

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

PatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesSpices, Jasmine, Rose and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Mitsouko Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer50

Fall93

Winter100

Day100

Night87

Spring51

Summer30

Fall100

Winter78

Day94

Night100

Category winnerD NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men8

Unisex53

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,570

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,963

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMitsouko Eau de ParfumHigher 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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Mitsouko Eau de Parfum by Guerlain is a dry, structured chypre that pairs warm spices with velvety peach over a dark, earthy foundation. This classic Guerlain perfume opens with a sharp burst of spice that quickly settles into a heart of classic rose and jasmine. The floral core never becomes overly sweet or powdery, …

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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, D Noir or Mitsouko Eau de Parfum?

D Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. D Noir is rated 4.05/5 from 59 votes; Mitsouko Eau de Parfum is rated 4.11/5 from 73 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 Mitsouko Eau de Parfum for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, D Noir or Mitsouko Eau de Parfum?

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Mitsouko Eau de Parfum 76/100, D Noir 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D Noir or Mitsouko Eau de Parfum?

Projection is very close: D Noir 63/100, Mitsouko Eau de Parfum 61/100 for sillage.

Do D Noir and Mitsouko Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Spices, Jasmine, Rose and Vetiver.

Is D Noir or Mitsouko Eau de Parfum 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; Mitsouko Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D Noir and Mitsouko Eau de Parfum?

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. Mitsouko Eau de Parfum has top notes of Spices and Peach, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver.