Fragrance comparison

Ecaille D'Orient vs Noir Exquis

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,929 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ecaille D'Orient

Élixir Privé

4.2417 votes

Rank #47,304 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

Noir Exquis

L'Artisan Parfumeur

4.111,912 votes

Rank #1,289 VanillaWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ecaille D'Orient takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ecaille D'Orient
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Noir Exquis
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ecaille D'Orient3/5

Noir Exquis2/5

Ratings & consensus: Noir Exquis
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ecaille D'Orient
Sillage & projection: Ecaille D'Orient
Value for money: Ecaille D'Orient
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Noir Exquis

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Ecaille D'OrientÉlixir Privé

Noir ExquisL'Artisan Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 48%Had 4%Want 48%

4.11/ 5 · 1,912 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNoir ExquisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

43%Love

37%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,912 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityEcaille D'Orient

SillageEcaille D'Orient

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value48

Category winnerEcaille D'OrientBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody88%

fruity77%

warm spicy65%

vanilla53%

white floral42%

vanilla100%

warm spicy91%

sweet83%

woody74%

powdery65%

coffee56%

Scent match68%Closely related · both sweet, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Candied FruitsWalnut

Heart

Orange BlossomCoffee

Base

EbonyTonka BeanMaple syrupSandalwoodVanilla

Top15-30 mins

ChestnutOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

Maple syrupCoffeeOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaEbonyTonka BeanSandalwoodHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Coffee, Ebony and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Noir Exquis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer13

Fall63

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring19

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex29

Women12

Men14

Unisex62

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,304

PerfumerEric Fracapane

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,289

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerNoir ExquisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ecaille D'Orient opens with a rich spread of sweet candied fruits and roasted walnut, creating an immediate sense of warm comfort. As the scent settles, roasted coffee beans and a soft touch of orange blossom emerge to balance the sweetness. The base grounds everything in dense ebony wood, smooth sandalwood, and a thi…

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Noir Exquis by L'Artisan Parfumeur smells like walking into a cozy Parisian patisserie on a crisp October afternoon. The fragrance opens with warm roasted chestnuts and a bright splash of candied orange peel, creating an inviting, nutty warmth right away. As it settles, rich maple syrup and roasted coffee mingle with …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ecaille D'Orient or Noir Exquis?

Ecaille D'Orient takes 3 of 5 categories. Ecaille D'Orient is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes; Noir Exquis is rated 4.11/5 from 1,912 votes. Choose Ecaille D'Orient for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Noir Exquis for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ecaille D'Orient or Noir Exquis?

Ecaille D'Orient lasts longest (Ecaille D'Orient 79/100, Noir Exquis 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ecaille D'Orient or Noir Exquis?

Ecaille D'Orient projects furthest (Ecaille D'Orient 75/100, Noir Exquis 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ecaille D'Orient and Noir Exquis smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Coffee, Ebony and Tonka Bean.

Is Ecaille D'Orient or Noir Exquis better for summer or winter?

Ecaille D'Orient suits evening wear; Noir Exquis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ecaille D'Orient and Noir Exquis?

Ecaille D'Orient has top notes of Candied Fruits and Walnut, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Coffee, a base of Ebony, Tonka Bean, Maple syrup and Sandalwood. Noir Exquis has top notes of Chestnut and Orange, heart notes of Maple syrup, Coffee and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Ebony, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.