Fleur Noire vs Hidden DNA
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
82%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Fleur NoireChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Hidden DNAChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Fleur Noire2/4
Hidden DNA2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Hidden DNA
- Sillage & projection
- Hidden DNA
- 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 NoireLPDOHidden DNAIpseityWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.40/ 5 · 167 votes
Have 48%Had 16%Want 36%
3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
40%Like
16%Ok
18%Dislike
3%Hate
80 votes
0%Love
0%Like
100%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHidden DNA
SillageHidden DNA
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%
white floral92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
sweet61%
Scent match82%Very similar · both white floral, floral and warm spicy
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
Black GardeniaYlang-YlangJasmineCitrusesBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
SpicesBlack OrchidFloral NotesLotus
Base
PatchouliVanillaIncenseSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBlack Gardenia, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Citruses. 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
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
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#72,528
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Hidden DNA by Ipseity is a dense oriental woody blend that balances floral weight against balsamic warmth. It opens with a burst of black gardenia and bergamot before settling into a heart of black orchid and spice. This unisex scent suits those who prefer heavy, assertive profiles during the cooler months or for even…
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 Hidden DNA?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Fleur Noire is rated 3.40/5 from 167 votes; Hidden DNA is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Fleur Noire for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Hidden DNA for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Fleur Noire or Hidden DNA?
Hidden DNA lasts longest (Hidden DNA 80/100, Fleur Noire 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fleur Noire or Hidden DNA?
Projection is very close: Hidden DNA 69/100, Fleur Noire 67/100 for sillage.
Do Fleur Noire and Hidden DNA smell similar?
Very similar: a 82% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Gardenia, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Citruses.
Is Fleur Noire or Hidden DNA better for summer or winter?
Fleur Noire suits evening wear; Hidden DNA suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fleur Noire and Hidden DNA?
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. Hidden DNA has top notes of Black Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Citruses, heart notes of Spices, Black Orchid, Floral Notes and Lotus, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Incense and Sandalwood.
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