Fleur Noire vs Note Vanillée
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fleur Noire takes 4 of 7 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.
Note VanilléeChoose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Fleur Noire4/7
Note Vanillée3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Note Vanillée
- Community sentiment
- Note Vanillée
- Longevity
- Fleur Noire
- Sillage & projection
- Fleur Noire
- Value for money
- Fleur Noire
- Versatility
- Fleur Noire
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Note Vanillée
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Fleur NoireLPDONote VanilléeM. MicallefWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.40/ 5 · 167 votes
Have 48%Had 16%Want 36%
4.03/ 5 · 1,144 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerNote VanilléeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
40%Like
16%Ok
18%Dislike
3%Hate
80 votes
42%Love
35%Like
12%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
875 votes
Category winnerNote VanilléeMost 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%
vanilla100%
woody92%
amber84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
rum61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and vanilla
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
Mandarin OrangeCitruses
Heart
Floral NotesJasmine
Base
VanillaRumAmberCognacSandalwood
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Citruses, Jasmine and Floral Notes. 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
Spring46
Summer25
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerFleur NoireMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,538
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews39
Overall rank#1,662
PerfumerJean-Claude Astier
Launched—
Reviews93
Category winnerNote VanilléeHigher 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 →Note Vanillée by M. Micallef creates a warm, boozy aura that defines cozy winter wear. This blend centers on a rich vanilla base, lifted by crisp mandarin and spiced with cognac. It provides a dense, comforting presence on the skin that works well for formal evenings or quiet nights at home. It remains a staple for th…
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 Note Vanillée?
Fleur Noire takes 4 of 7 categories. Fleur Noire is rated 3.40/5 from 167 votes; Note Vanillée is rated 4.03/5 from 1,144 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 Note Vanillée for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Fleur Noire or Note Vanillée?
They last about the same: Fleur Noire 73/100, Note Vanillée 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Fleur Noire or Note Vanillée?
Fleur Noire projects furthest (Fleur Noire 67/100, Note Vanillée 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fleur Noire and Note Vanillée smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Citruses, Jasmine and Floral Notes.
Is Fleur Noire or Note Vanillée better for summer or winter?
For summer, Note Vanillée is the stronger pick. For winter, Note Vanillée is the stronger pick. Fleur Noire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fleur Noire and Note Vanillée?
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. Note Vanillée has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Citruses, heart notes of Floral Notes and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Rum, Amber and Cognac.
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