Fragrance comparison

Fleur Noire vs Prime Lely

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 171 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fleur Noire

LPDO

3.40167 votes

Rank #8,723 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Prime Lely

LELAS

4.004 votes

Rank #59,778 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleur Noire takes 3 of 4 categories.

Fleur Noire
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Prime Lely
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fleur Noire3/4

Prime Lely1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Prime Lely
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 NoireLPDO

Prime LelyLELAS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 167 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 36%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

40%Like

16%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

80 votes

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPrime Lely

SillageFleur Noire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFleur NoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

citrus100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

white floral30%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black GardeniaMandarin OrangeBergamotCitruses

Heart

JasmineSpicy NotesYlang-YlangOrchidFloral NotesLotus

Base

VanillaSandalwoodPatchouliIncense

Top20-40 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PineCypress

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Citruses and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Prime Lely, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer11

Fall100

Winter89

Day62

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex50

Women41

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#59,778

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFleur NoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fleur 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…

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Prime Lely by LELAS delivers an energetic burst of Mediterranean brightness that defies standard designer citrus tropes. It wastes no time. Sharp bergamot, tangy mandarin orange, and crushed citrus peel hit the nose with immediate tart clarity. Within fifteen minutes, the fizzy opening softens into a clean, dew-covere…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fleur Noire or Prime Lely?

Fleur Noire takes 3 of 4 categories. Fleur Noire is rated 3.40/5 from 167 votes; Prime Lely is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Fleur Noire for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Prime Lely for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fleur Noire or Prime Lely?

Prime Lely lasts longest (Prime Lely 80/100, Fleur Noire 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleur Noire or Prime Lely?

Fleur Noire projects furthest (Fleur Noire 67/100, Prime Lely 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleur Noire and Prime Lely smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Citruses and Jasmine.

Is Fleur Noire or Prime Lely better for summer or winter?

Fleur Noire suits evening wear; Prime Lely suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleur Noire and Prime Lely?

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. Prime Lely has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Pine and Cypress.