Fragrance comparison

Emma vs Or Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 233 ratings analysed

Emma

Ésika

4.676 votes

Rank #45,594 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Or Noir

Baldinini

3.72227 votes

Rank #16,186 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Or Noir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Emma
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Or Noir
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Emma0/4

Or Noir4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Or Noir
Sillage & projection: Or Noir
Value for money: Or Noir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Or Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EmmaÉsika

Or NoirBaldinini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 29%Had 29%Want 43%

3.72/ 5 · 227 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

15%Love

59%Like

7%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

227 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityOr Noir

SillageOr Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value74

Category winnerOr NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

green77%

white floral69%

woody61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

amber69%

lactonic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleGreen AccordTangerine

Heart

JasmineDried PlumRed Rose

Base

Vanilla FlowerSandalwoodPralineAmber

Top

TangerineOrange BlossomBergamotPearApple

Heart

PeachFreesiaJasmine

Base

PralineRed BerriesAmberCoconutMusk

InformationalShared notesApple, Tangerine, Jasmine and Praline. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night50

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,594

PerfumerClito Hoedicke, Evelyne Boulanger

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,186

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerOr NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ésika Emma opens with a bright splash of crisp green apple and juicy tangerine that immediately feels fresh and cheerful. As it settles onto skin, the tart fruitiness gives way to rich dried plum, creamy jasmine petals, and soft red rose. The base rounds out with warm vanilla flower, crunchy sweet praline, and smooth …

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Or Noir by Baldinini opens with a bright splash of orange blossom, pear, and tangerine. It is a sweet, fruity blend that transitions into a warmer, deeper heart of peach and jasmine. The base reveals a rich praline and amber combination with a hint of coconut that clings closely to the skin. It works best during the c…

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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, Emma or Or Noir?

Or Noir takes 4 of 4 categories. Emma is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes; Or Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 227 votes. Choose Emma for a sweet and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Or Noir for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Emma or Or Noir?

Or Noir lasts longest (Or Noir 63/100, Emma 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emma or Or Noir?

Or Noir projects furthest (Or Noir 64/100, Emma 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emma and Or Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Apple, Tangerine, Jasmine and Praline.

Is Emma or Or Noir better for summer or winter?

Emma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emma and Or Noir?

Emma has top notes of Apple, Green Accord and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine, Dried Plum and Red Rose, a base of Vanilla Flower, Sandalwood, Praline and Amber. Or Noir has top notes of Tangerine, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Peach, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Praline, Red Berries, Amber and Coconut.