Eau d'Ikar vs D Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
D Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.
Eau d'IkarChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
D NoirChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Eau d'Ikar1/7
D Noir6/7
- 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
- Eau d'Ikar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau d'IkarSisleyD NoirLuciano SopraniWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 1,034 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.05/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 43%Had 13%Want 45%
Category winnerD NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
44%Like
4%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate
787 votes
31%Love
54%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
59 votes
Category winnerD NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityD Noir
SillageD Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerD NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
green69%
balsamic61%
floral100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
woody77%
citrus69%
fruity61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotCarrot SeedsBitter OrangeAmalfi Lemon
Heart
Mastic or LentisqueIrisGreen NotesTeaReedSpicesJasmine
Base
VetiverSandalwoodAmber
Top
SpicesBergamotBlack Currant
Heart
FreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaRoseHeliotrope
Base
LeatherMuskVetiverIrisPeachSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Spices and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer87
Fall0
Winter27
Day–
Night–
Spring93
Summer50
Fall93
Winter100
Day100
Night87
Category winnerD NoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,067
PerfumerVincent Ricord
Launched—
Reviews60
Overall rank#34,010
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEau d'IkarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau d'Ikar opens with bitter citrus and carrot seed, then turns green, powdery, and quietly woody. The mastic note gives it a dry Mediterranean feel that reads refined, unusual, and a little old-school rather than easygoing. This suits someone who likes texture over sweetness. Expect a complex, evolving wear with vet…
Reviews →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…
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, Eau d'Ikar or D Noir?
D Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Eau d'Ikar is rated 3.73/5 from 1,034 votes; D Noir is rated 4.05/5 from 59 votes. Choose Eau d'Ikar for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose D Noir for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau d'Ikar or D Noir?
D Noir lasts longest (D Noir 67/100, Eau d'Ikar 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau d'Ikar or D Noir?
D Noir projects furthest (D Noir 63/100, Eau d'Ikar 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau d'Ikar and D Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Spices and Jasmine.
Is Eau d'Ikar or D Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Eau d'Ikar is the stronger pick. For winter, D Noir is the stronger pick. D Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau d'Ikar and D Noir?
Eau d'Ikar has top notes of Bergamot, Carrot Seeds, Bitter Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Mastic or Lentisque, Iris, Green Notes and Tea, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber. 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.
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