Fleur Noire vs Chanalaj
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fleur Noire takes 4 of 5 categories.
Fleur NoireChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
ChanalajChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, evening wear.
Fleur Noire4/5
Chanalaj1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Chanalaj
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Fleur Noire
- Sillage & projection
- Fleur Noire
- Value for money
- Fleur Noire
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fleur Noire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Fleur NoireLPDOChanalajSIAM 1928Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.40/ 5 · 167 votes
Have 48%Had 16%Want 36%
3.85/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%
Category winnerChanalajRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
40%Like
16%Ok
18%Dislike
3%Hate
80 votes
65%Love
20%Like
5%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFleur Noire
SillageFleur Noire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFleur NoireBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
floral100%
citrus92%
powdery84%
woody77%
yellow floral69%
musky61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black GardeniaMandarin OrangeBergamotCitruses
Heart
JasmineSpicy NotesYlang-YlangOrchidFloral NotesLotus
Base
VanillaSandalwoodPatchouliIncense
Top
BorneolBergamotStrobilanthes CallosusMandarin OrangePink Grapefruit
Heart
MimosaLotusNight Blooming JasmineWater LilyYlang-YlangOrchid
Base
SandalwoodWhite MuskCashmeran
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Orchid. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring46
Summer11
Fall100
Winter89
Day62
Night100
Spring82
Summer100
Fall27
Winter0
Day70
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,564
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews39
Overall rank#10,198
PerfumerNutt Wesshasartar
Launched—
Reviews42
Category winnerFleur NoireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFleur Noire by LPDO offers a dark, floral composition grounded in rich incense and patchouli. With prominent notes of black gardenia and orchid, it leans toward a bold, unisex profile suitable for cooler evenings. Its blend creates a creamy, luxurious feel, making it an accessible choice for those who enjoy deep, myst…
Reviews →Chanalaj is a lotus-led floral with a bright citrus opening, a soft yellow-floral heart, and a powdery musky dry-down. It usually reads airy, clean, and slightly old-world rather than modern or sugary. If you enjoy floral perfumes that feel calm, polished, and a little vintage, this is an easy one to sample. The ylang…
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, Fleur Noire or Chanalaj?
Fleur Noire takes 4 of 5 categories. Fleur Noire is rated 3.40/5 from 167 votes; Chanalaj is rated 3.85/5 from 33 votes. Choose Fleur Noire for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Chanalaj for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Fleur Noire or Chanalaj?
Fleur Noire lasts longest (Fleur Noire 73/100, Chanalaj 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fleur Noire or Chanalaj?
Fleur Noire projects furthest (Fleur Noire 67/100, Chanalaj 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fleur Noire and Chanalaj smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Orchid.
Is Fleur Noire or Chanalaj better for summer or winter?
Fleur Noire suits evening wear; Chanalaj suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fleur Noire and Chanalaj?
Fleur Noire has top notes of Black Gardenia, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, Spicy Notes, Ylang-Ylang and Orchid, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Incense. Chanalaj has top notes of Borneol, Bergamot, Strobilanthes Callosus and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mimosa, Lotus, Night Blooming Jasmine and Water Lily, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk and Cashmeran.
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