Fleur Noire vs Secret Source
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
68%scent match
Closely related
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, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Secret SourceChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Fleur Noire4/7
Secret Source3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Secret Source
- Community sentiment
- Secret Source
- Longevity
- Fleur Noire
- Sillage & projection
- Secret Source
- Value for money
- Fleur Noire
- Versatility
- Fleur Noire
- 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 NoireLPDOSecret SourceThe Woods CollectionWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.40/ 5 · 167 votes
Have 48%Had 16%Want 36%
3.88/ 5 · 77 votes
Have 34%Had 14%Want 53%
Category winnerSecret SourceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
40%Like
16%Ok
18%Dislike
3%Hate
80 votes
29%Love
47%Like
12%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
77 votes
Category winnerSecret SourceMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFleur Noire
SillageSecret Source
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%
woody100%
floral92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
powdery61%
Scent match68%Closely related · both floral, woody 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 CurrantGardeniaJasmineLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
OrchidFruitsSpicy NotesLotus
Base
VanillaVetiverIncensePatchouliDark ChocolateSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Spicy 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
Spring47
Summer0
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#9,564
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews39
Overall rank#31,919
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 →Secret Source opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, gardenia, and dark currant before settling into dense orchid and warm spices. As the hours pass, heavy patchouli and bitter dark chocolate merge with smoldering incense and vanilla along the base. It feels thick, mysterious, and moody, tailored for chilly November ev…
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 Secret Source?
Fleur Noire takes 4 of 7 categories. Fleur Noire is rated 3.40/5 from 167 votes; Secret Source is rated 3.88/5 from 77 votes. Choose Fleur Noire for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Secret Source for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Fleur Noire or Secret Source?
Fleur Noire lasts longest (Fleur Noire 73/100, Secret Source 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fleur Noire or Secret Source?
Projection is very close: Secret Source 68/100, Fleur Noire 67/100 for sillage.
Do Fleur Noire and Secret Source smell similar?
Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Spicy Notes.
Is Fleur Noire or Secret Source better for summer or winter?
For summer, Fleur Noire is the stronger pick. For winter, Secret Source is the stronger pick. Fleur Noire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fleur Noire and Secret Source?
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. Secret Source has top notes of Black Currant, Gardenia, Jasmine and Lemon, heart notes of Orchid, Fruits, Spicy Notes and Lotus, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver, Incense and Patchouli.
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