Fleur Noire vs Orchid Water
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Orchid Water takes 3 of 5 categories.
Fleur NoireChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Orchid WaterChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Fleur Noire2/5
Orchid Water3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Orchid Water
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Orchid Water
- Sillage & projection
- Fleur Noire
- Value for money
- Orchid Water
- 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 NoireLPDOOrchid WaterOakchaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.40/ 5 · 167 votes
Have 48%Had 16%Want 36%
3.82/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 44%Had 8%Want 48%
Category winnerOrchid WaterRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
40%Like
16%Ok
18%Dislike
3%Hate
80 votes
47%Love
24%Like
12%Ok
0%Dislike
18%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOrchid Water
SillageFleur Noire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOrchid WaterBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
white floral69%
amber61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, white 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
GardeniaTruffleYlang YlangBlack CurrantBergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonJasmine
Heart
OrchidSpicesFruity NotesLotus
Base
IncenseMexican chocolateVetiverPatchouliVanillaSandalwoodAmberWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine 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
Spring29
Summer14
Fall57
Winter100
Day10
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#56,178
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 →Orchid Water by Oakcha is a rich, moody scent built around earthy truffle, dark Mexican chocolate, and sweet ylang ylang petals. It opens with an unexpected burst of citrus and black currant before settling into a deep, velvety heart of creamy gardenia, spiced orchid, and earthy patchouli. As it warms up on your skin,…
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 Orchid Water?
Orchid Water takes 3 of 5 categories. Fleur Noire is rated 3.40/5 from 167 votes; Orchid Water is rated 3.82/5 from 17 votes. Choose Fleur Noire for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Orchid Water for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Fleur Noire or Orchid Water?
They last about the same: Orchid Water 74/100, Fleur Noire 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Fleur Noire or Orchid Water?
Fleur Noire projects furthest (Fleur Noire 67/100, Orchid Water 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fleur Noire and Orchid Water smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Orchid.
Is Fleur Noire or Orchid Water better for summer or winter?
Fleur Noire suits evening wear; Orchid Water suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fleur Noire and Orchid Water?
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. Orchid Water has top notes of Gardenia, Truffle, Ylang Ylang and Black Currant, heart notes of Orchid, Spices, Fruity Notes and Lotus, a base of Incense, Mexican chocolate, Vetiver and Patchouli.
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