DNA vs Nombre Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
DNA takes 4 of 7 categories.
DNAChoose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Nombre NoirChoose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
DNA4/7
Nombre Noir3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Nombre Noir
- Community sentiment
- Nombre Noir
- Longevity
- DNA
- Sillage & projection
- DNA
- Value for money
- Nombre Noir
- Versatility
- DNA
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- DNA
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DNABijanNombre NoirShiseidoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 91 votes
Have 37%Had 21%Want 42%
4.48/ 5 · 126 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerNombre NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
39%Like
1%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
77 votes
62%Love
30%Like
2%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
126 votes
Category winnerNombre NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDNA
SillageDNA
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNombre NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
amber92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
white floral61%
aromatic100%
floral92%
woody84%
rose77%
amber69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GeraniumYlang-YlangRosemaryBergamotMint
Heart
ClovesTuberoseOsmanthusJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MyrrhSandalwoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverAmberVanilla
Top
AldehydesPalisander RosewoodCorianderMarjoramBergamot
Heart
Damask RoseOsmanthusGeraniumCarnationOrrisLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
HoneyVetiverSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanBenzoinAmber
InformationalShared notesGeranium, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Osmanthus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring19
Summer14
Fall81
Winter100
Day38
Night100
Spring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDNAMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,319
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#27,875
PerfumerJean-Yves Leroy, Serge Lutens
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDNAHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDNA by Bijan is a bold 1990s floral with a spicy, resinous backbone. Reviewers often describe it as warm, rich, musky and assertive, with geranium, herbs and spice up top before the florals sink into myrrh, benzoin, sandalwood, amber and vanilla. It suits people who enjoy vintage-style statement perfumes more than cle…
Reviews →Nombre Noir by Shiseido is a legendary creation that immediately sets itself apart through a dark, ink-like damask rose. The opening combines a sharp blast of aldehydes with green marjoram and palisander rosewood, creating a cold, mysterious atmosphere. As it warms on the skin, a rich ylang-ylang and powdery orris roo…
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, DNA or Nombre Noir?
DNA takes 4 of 7 categories. DNA is rated 3.84/5 from 91 votes; Nombre Noir is rated 4.48/5 from 126 votes. Choose DNA for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nombre Noir for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, DNA or Nombre Noir?
DNA lasts longest (DNA 79/100, Nombre Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, DNA or Nombre Noir?
DNA projects furthest (DNA 69/100, Nombre Noir 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do DNA and Nombre Noir smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Geranium, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Osmanthus.
Is DNA or Nombre Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, DNA is the stronger pick. For winter, DNA is the stronger pick. DNA suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in DNA and Nombre Noir?
DNA has top notes of Geranium, Ylang-Ylang, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Cloves, Tuberose, Osmanthus and Jasmine, a base of Myrrh, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Oakmoss. Nombre Noir has top notes of Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Coriander and Marjoram, heart notes of Damask Rose, Osmanthus, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Honey, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.
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