Eau Sans Pareil vs Or Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Or Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.
Eau Sans PareilChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Or NoirChoose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Eau Sans Pareil1/7
Or Noir6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Or Noir
- Community sentiment
- Or Noir
- Longevity
- Or Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Or Noir
- Value for money
- Or Noir
- Versatility
- Or Noir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau Sans Pareil
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau Sans PareilPenhaligon'sOr NoirPascal MorabitoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 342 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
4.11/ 5 · 196 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
Category winnerOr NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
42%Like
7%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
293 votes
44%Love
38%Like
4%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
196 votes
Category winnerOr NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOr Noir
SillageOr Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOr NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
rose61%
white floral100%
yellow floral92%
woody84%
green77%
earthy69%
mossy61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RaspberryCypressAldehydesPineappleKumquatBergamotMarigoldMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseCloveYlang-YlangJasmineOrris RootAfrican Orange FlowerLicoriceLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossVetiverPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberMuskBenzoinVanille
Top
AldehydesCassisBergamotTangerine
Heart
NarcissusJasmineMay RoseLily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaIris
Base
oak mossYlang-YlangClovePatchouliVanilleMusk
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Clove and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day–
Night–
Spring56
Summer42
Fall100
Winter88
Day91
Night100
Category winnerOr NoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,276
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews35
Overall rank#28,004
PerfumerSébastien Martin
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEau Sans PareilHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau Sans Pareil is a sparkling, green-fruity chypre with tart raspberry, citrus, cypress and aldehydes up front. On skin, reviewers often describe it as airy, sharp, woody and lightly powdery rather than simple sweetness. It suits people who enjoy vintage-leaning fruit, moss and clean woods. Sample first if jammy ras…
Reviews →Or Noir opens with a piercing burst of aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and tart cassis that feels sharp and cool against the skin. Within twenty minutes, the bright top notes give way to a heavy, waxy floral heart dominated by narcissus, May rose, and gardenia. Indolic jasmine adds depth, while iris provides a soft powdery…
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 Sans Pareil or Or Noir?
Or Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Eau Sans Pareil is rated 3.82/5 from 342 votes; Or Noir is rated 4.11/5 from 196 votes. Choose Eau Sans Pareil for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Or Noir for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau Sans Pareil or Or Noir?
Or Noir lasts longest (Or Noir 72/100, Eau Sans Pareil 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau Sans Pareil or Or Noir?
Or Noir projects furthest (Or Noir 71/100, Eau Sans Pareil 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau Sans Pareil and Or Noir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Clove and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Eau Sans Pareil or Or Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Or Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Or Noir is the stronger pick. Or Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau Sans Pareil and Or Noir?
Eau Sans Pareil has top notes of Raspberry, Cypress, Aldehydes and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose, Clove, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Or Noir has top notes of Aldehydes, Cassis, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, May Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of oak moss, Ylang-Ylang, Clove and Patchouli.
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