Fragrance comparison

D Noir vs Sardegna

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

4 wins

D Noir

Luciano Soprani

4.0559 votes

Rank #31,735 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Sardegna

Mango

3.6010 votes

Rank #58,838 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D Noir takes 4 of 5 categories.

D Noir
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Sardegna
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

D Noir4/5

Sardegna1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D NoirLuciano Soprani

SardegnaMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 45%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

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

0%Love

70%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityD Noir

SillageD Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value78

Category winnerSardegnaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

leather88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

animalic42%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus 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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotSpices

Heart2-3 hrs

Woodsy Notes

Base4-5 hrs

LeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesSpices, Bergamot, Leather and Amber. Durations are only published for Sardegna, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer50

Fall93

Winter100

Day100

Night87

Spring100

Summer71

Fall71

Winter29

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,735

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,838

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerD NoirHigher 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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Sardegna by Mango delivers an easygoing twist on warm Mediterranean style. It opens fast. A bright blast of bergamot mixes with cracked culinary spices, cutting through the initial alcohol lift within two minutes. You will not find heavy barnyard leather here. Instead, a clean woodsy heart emerges quickly, leading int…

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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 Sardegna?

D Noir takes 4 of 5 categories. D Noir is rated 4.05/5 from 59 votes; Sardegna is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose D Noir for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Sardegna for a citrus and leather character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D Noir or Sardegna?

D Noir lasts longest (D Noir 67/100, Sardegna 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D Noir or Sardegna?

D Noir projects furthest (D Noir 63/100, Sardegna 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D Noir and Sardegna smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Spices, Bergamot, Leather and Amber.

Is D Noir or Sardegna better for summer or winter?

D Noir suits daytime wear; Sardegna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D Noir and Sardegna?

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. Sardegna has top notes of Bergamot and Spices, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Leather and Amber.