Fragrance comparison

D Noir vs To Break

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 118 ratings analysed

6 wins

D Noir

Luciano Soprani

4.0559 votes

Rank #32,123 FloralWhite Floral

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40%scent match

Some overlap

To Break

Mark Buxton

3.8159 votes

Rank #23,277 FruityIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.

D Noir
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
To Break
Choose it for a fruity and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

D Noir6/7

To Break1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D NoirLuciano Soprani

To BreakMark Buxton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 45%

3.81/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

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

31%Love

34%Like

24%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerD NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityD Noir

SillageD Noir

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%

iris92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

floral69%

musky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral, powdery 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 45 minutes

PineappleGreen AppleMagnolia

Heart1 to 2 hours

IrisSpices

Base3 to 4 hours

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)AmbergrisSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesSpices, Magnolia, Musk and Iris. Durations are only published for To Break, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer50

Fall93

Winter100

Day100

Night87

Spring100

Summer59

Fall76

Winter47

Day100

Night53

Category winnerD NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men4

Unisex74

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,123

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,277

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerTo BreakHigher 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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To Break by Mark Buxton offers an unconventional twist on fruity floral perfumery. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pineapple and crisp green apple, smoothed quickly by creamy magnolia blossoms. As the initial brightness settles, a distinctive chalky iris arrives alongside warm dry spices, pulling the profile awa…

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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 To Break?

D Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. D Noir is rated 4.05/5 from 59 votes; To Break is rated 3.81/5 from 59 votes. Choose D Noir for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose To Break for a fruity and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D Noir or To Break?

D Noir lasts longest (D Noir 67/100, To Break 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D Noir or To Break?

D Noir projects furthest (D Noir 63/100, To Break 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D Noir and To Break smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Spices, Magnolia, Musk and Iris.

Is D Noir or To Break better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in D Noir and To Break?

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. To Break has top notes of Pineapple, Green Apple and Magnolia, heart notes of Iris and Spices, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Ambergris, Sandalwood and Musk.