Dark Orchid vs Fleur Noire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
67%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dark Orchid takes 5 of 7 categories.
Dark OrchidChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Fleur NoireChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dark Orchid5/7
Fleur Noire2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Dark Orchid
- Community sentiment
- Dark Orchid
- Longevity
- Dark Orchid
- Sillage & projection
- Dark Orchid
- Value for money
- Fleur Noire
- Versatility
- Fleur Noire
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dark Orchid
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dark OrchidAmouroudFleur NoireLPDOWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.72/ 5 · 294 votes
Have 34%Had 13%Want 53%
3.40/ 5 · 167 votes
Have 48%Had 16%Want 36%
Category winnerDark OrchidRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
45%Like
7%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
236 votes
24%Love
40%Like
16%Ok
18%Dislike
3%Hate
80 votes
Category winnerDark OrchidMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDark Orchid
SillageDark Orchid
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFleur NoireBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
floral92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
powdery61%
white floral100%
floral92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
Scent match67%Closely related · both woody, floral and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black GardeniaMandarin OrangeCitrusesSicilian Bergamot
Heart
Black OrchidYlang-YlangLotusJasmine
Base
Indonesian Patchouli LeafSandalwoodIncenseVanilla
Top
Black GardeniaMandarin OrangeBergamotCitruses
Heart
JasmineSpicy NotesYlang-YlangOrchidFloral NotesLotus
Base
VanillaSandalwoodPatchouliIncense
InformationalShared notesBlack Gardenia, Mandarin Orange, Citruses and Sicilian Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring24
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring46
Summer11
Fall100
Winter89
Day62
Night100
Category winnerFleur NoireMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,644
PerfumerCecile Hua
Launched—
Reviews36
Overall rank#9,564
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews39
Category winnerDark OrchidHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmouroud Dark Orchid is a dense, incense-heavy scent built around black orchid and exotic florals. It creates a bold presence, ideal for evening wear during cold months. This unisex fragrance balances creamy sandalwood against dark, resinous notes, resulting in a complex, polarizing profile that demands confidence fro…
Reviews →Fleur Noire by LPDO offers a dark, floral composition grounded in rich incense and patchouli. With prominent notes of black gardenia and orchid, it leans toward a bold, unisex profile suitable for cooler evenings. Its blend creates a creamy, luxurious feel, making it an accessible choice for those who enjoy deep, myst…
Reviews →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, Dark Orchid or Fleur Noire?
Dark Orchid takes 5 of 7 categories. Dark Orchid is rated 3.72/5 from 294 votes; Fleur Noire is rated 3.40/5 from 167 votes. Choose Dark Orchid for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Fleur Noire for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Dark Orchid or Fleur Noire?
Dark Orchid lasts longest (Dark Orchid 78/100, Fleur Noire 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dark Orchid or Fleur Noire?
Dark Orchid projects furthest (Dark Orchid 75/100, Fleur Noire 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dark Orchid and Fleur Noire smell similar?
Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Gardenia, Mandarin Orange, Citruses and Sicilian Bergamot.
Is Dark Orchid or Fleur Noire better for summer or winter?
For summer, Fleur Noire is the stronger pick. For winter, Dark Orchid is the stronger pick. Fleur Noire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dark Orchid and Fleur Noire?
Dark Orchid has top notes of Black Gardenia, Mandarin Orange, Citruses and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Black Orchid, Ylang-Ylang, Lotus and Jasmine, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Sandalwood, Incense and Vanilla. Fleur Noire has top notes of Black Gardenia, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, Spicy Notes, Ylang-Ylang and Orchid, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Incense.
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