Fleur Noire vs Smart Black Orchid
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Smart Black Orchid takes 3 of 5 categories.
Fleur NoireChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Smart Black OrchidChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Fleur Noire2/5
Smart Black Orchid3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Smart Black Orchid
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Smart Black Orchid
- Sillage & projection
- Smart Black Orchid
- 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 NoireLPDOSmart Black OrchidAl MusbahWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.40/ 5 · 167 votes
Have 48%Had 16%Want 36%
4.09/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 18%Had 15%Want 67%
Category winnerSmart Black OrchidRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
40%Like
16%Ok
18%Dislike
3%Hate
80 votes
45%Love
27%Like
18%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySmart Black Orchid
SillageSmart Black Orchid
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%
patchouli84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
powdery61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · 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 CurrantBergamotYlang-Ylang
Heart
OrchidLotus
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodIncense
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Orchid and Lotus. 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
Spring17
Summer33
Fall50
Winter100
Day14
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#38,634
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
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 →Smart Black Orchid is an oriental floral built around dark fruit, creamy florals and smoky woods. It is often talked about in the same breath as Tom Ford Black Orchid, with one wearer calling it a peculiar dupe that turns a little buttery on skin. Expect bold projection, but test first if you are picky about longevity…
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 Smart Black Orchid?
Smart Black Orchid takes 3 of 5 categories. Fleur Noire is rated 3.40/5 from 167 votes; Smart Black Orchid is rated 4.09/5 from 11 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 Smart Black Orchid for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Fleur Noire or Smart Black Orchid?
Smart Black Orchid lasts longest (Smart Black Orchid 86/100, Fleur Noire 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fleur Noire or Smart Black Orchid?
Smart Black Orchid projects furthest (Smart Black Orchid 80/100, Fleur Noire 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fleur Noire and Smart Black Orchid smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Orchid and Lotus.
Is Fleur Noire or Smart Black Orchid better for summer or winter?
Fleur Noire suits evening wear; Smart Black Orchid suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fleur Noire and Smart Black Orchid?
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. Smart Black Orchid has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Orchid and Lotus, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Incense.
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