Fragrance comparison

D Noir vs Varens Desire

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 88 ratings analysed

6 wins

D Noir

Luciano Soprani

4.0559 votes

Rank #30,863 FloralWhite Floral

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Varens Desire

Ulric de Varens

3.5229 votes

Rank #44,706 FloralWhite Floral

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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.
Varens Desire
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

D Noir6/7

Varens Desire1/7

Ratings & consensus: D Noir
Community sentiment: D Noir
Longevity: D Noir
Sillage & projection: D Noir
Value for money: D Noir
Versatility: Varens Desire
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

Varens DesireUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 45%

3.52/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 42%Had 14%Want 44%

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

24%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

34%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerD NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityD Noir

SillageD Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerD NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

floral100%

white floral92%

green84%

fruity77%

aquatic69%

ozonic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both floral, white floral 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

Top15-30 mins

Water HyacinthIvyPeachLitchi

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineFreesiaRoseIris

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Jasmine, Rose and Musk. Durations are only published for Varens Desire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer50

Fall93

Winter100

Day100

Night87

Spring100

Summer90

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night41

Category winnerVarens DesireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,863

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,706

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Varens Desire by Ulric de Varens delivers a brisk, dewy splash of green botanicals right out of the sprayer. Crushed ivy leaves and aquatic water hyacinth dominate the first few minutes, accompanied by sheer slices of fresh peach and tart litchi. The scent quickly softens on warm skin. Powdery iris, crisp freesia, and…

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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 Varens Desire?

D Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. D Noir is rated 4.05/5 from 59 votes; Varens Desire is rated 3.52/5 from 29 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 Varens Desire for a floral and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, D Noir or Varens Desire?

D Noir lasts longest (D Noir 67/100, Varens Desire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D Noir or Varens Desire?

D Noir projects furthest (D Noir 63/100, Varens Desire 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D Noir and Varens Desire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Freesia, Jasmine, Rose and Musk.

Is D Noir or Varens Desire better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in D Noir and Varens Desire?

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. Varens Desire has top notes of Water Hyacinth, Ivy, Peach and Litchi, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia, Rose and Iris, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.