Fragrance comparison

D Noir vs RUA Radiant Roses

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 132 ratings analysed

D Noir

Luciano Soprani

4.0559 votes

Rank #33,047 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

RUA Radiant Roses

PARIS CORNER

3.9573 votes

Rank #12,173 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

RUA Radiant Roses takes 5 of 7 categories.

D Noir
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear.
RUA Radiant Roses
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

D Noir2/7

RUA Radiant Roses5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D NoirLuciano Soprani

RUA Radiant RosesPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 45%

3.95/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 56%Had 10%Want 34%

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

45%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerD NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityRUA Radiant Roses

SillageRUA Radiant Roses

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value90

Category winnerRUA Radiant RosesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

rose100%

floral92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and citrus

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

ChocolateBergamotCitrusPeachLemon

Heart3 to 5 hours

RoseMagnoliaJasmineSweet OrangeFreesia

Base6 to 8 hours

AmberSugarMuskSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Freesia, Jasmine and Magnolia. Durations are only published for RUA Radiant Roses, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer50

Fall93

Winter100

Day100

Night87

Spring100

Summer77

Fall94

Winter81

Day100

Night87

Category winnerRUA Radiant RosesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men2

Unisex4

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,173

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerRUA Radiant RosesHigher 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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RUA Radiant Roses by PARIS CORNER opens with a burst of bright lemon, bergamot, sweet peach, and a distinct touch of chocolate. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, a dense bouquet takes over, featuring sweet orange alongside rose, magnolia, jasmine, and freesia. The scent settles on a warm foundation of vanilla, su…

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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 RUA Radiant Roses?

RUA Radiant Roses takes 5 of 7 categories. D Noir is rated 4.05/5 from 59 votes; RUA Radiant Roses is rated 3.95/5 from 73 votes. Choose D Noir for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose RUA Radiant Roses for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D Noir or RUA Radiant Roses?

RUA Radiant Roses lasts longest (RUA Radiant Roses 75/100, D Noir 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D Noir or RUA Radiant Roses?

RUA Radiant Roses projects furthest (RUA Radiant Roses 69/100, D Noir 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D Noir and RUA Radiant Roses smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Freesia, Jasmine and Magnolia.

Is D Noir or RUA Radiant Roses better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in D Noir and RUA Radiant Roses?

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. RUA Radiant Roses has top notes of Chocolate, Bergamot, Citrus and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia, Jasmine and Sweet Orange, a base of Amber, Sugar, Musk and Sandalwood.