Fragrance comparison

Fleur d'Eau vs D Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 686 ratings analysed

Fleur d'Eau

Rochas

3.82627 votes

Rank #4,267 FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

D Noir

Luciano Soprani

4.0559 votes

Rank #33,945 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Fleur d'Eau
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
D Noir
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Fleur d'Eau1/7

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: Fleur d'Eau

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fleur d'EauRochas

D NoirLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 627 votes

Have 45%Had 55%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 hate

42%Love

43%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

585 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityD Noir

SillageD Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value75

Category winnerD NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

aquatic92%

ozonic84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonBlack CurrantApricot

Heart

Water HyacinthLotusMimosaLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotropeRose

Base

SandalwoodVetiverAmber

Top

SpicesBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

FreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaRoseHeliotrope

Base

LeatherMuskVetiverIrisPeachSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley, Heliotrope and Rose. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter6

Day–

Night–

Spring93

Summer50

Fall93

Winter100

Day100

Night87

Category winnerD NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#33,945

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFleur d'EauHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fleur d'Eau by Rochas is an aquatic floral green fragrance for women. It balances crisp melon and black currant top notes with a heart of lotus and water hyacinth. This 1996 release sits close to the skin, offering a clean, refreshing profile suited for high-heat summer days when you want a light, natural scent that a…

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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…

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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, Fleur d'Eau or D Noir?

D Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Fleur d'Eau is rated 3.82/5 from 627 votes; D Noir is rated 4.05/5 from 59 votes. Choose Fleur d'Eau for a floral and aquatic 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, Fleur d'Eau or D Noir?

D Noir lasts longest (D Noir 67/100, Fleur d'Eau 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleur d'Eau or D Noir?

D Noir projects furthest (D Noir 63/100, Fleur d'Eau 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleur d'Eau and D Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley, Heliotrope and Rose.

Is Fleur d'Eau or D Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, D Noir 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 Fleur d'Eau and D Noir?

Fleur d'Eau has top notes of Melon, Black Currant and Apricot, heart notes of Water Hyacinth, Lotus, Mimosa and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver 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.