Fragrance comparison

Fleur Noire vs Vigour

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 170 ratings analysed

2 wins

Fleur Noire

LPDO

3.40167 votes

Rank #9,535 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Vigour

Swiss Arabian

4.673 votes

Rank #38,994 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleur Noire takes 2 of 3 categories.

Fleur Noire
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vigour
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Fleur Noire2/3

Vigour1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fleur Noire
Sillage & projection: Vigour
Value for money: Not scored
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

VigourSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 167 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 36%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityFleur Noire

SillageVigour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

sweet77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and sweet

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

Top

JasmineGardeniaAmalfi LemonBergamotYlang-YlangMandarin Orange

Heart

OrchidSpicesLotusFruity Notes

Base

IncenseSandalwoodMexican chocolateVanillePatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer11

Fall100

Winter89

Day62

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex50

Women41

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,535

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#38,994

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Vigour by Swiss Arabian is a potent oriental floral for men that balances deep woods with sweetness. It opens with vibrant citrus and white florals, then shifts into a complex heart of spices and orchid. The base grounds the composition with rich Mexican chocolate, incense, and vanilla. It is a bold, long-lasting scen…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fleur Noire or Vigour?

Fleur Noire takes 2 of 3 categories. Fleur Noire is rated 3.40/5 from 167 votes; Vigour is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Fleur Noire for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vigour for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fleur Noire or Vigour?

Fleur Noire lasts longest (Fleur Noire 73/100, Vigour 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleur Noire or Vigour?

Vigour projects furthest (Vigour 75/100, Fleur Noire 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleur Noire and Vigour smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Fleur Noire or Vigour better for summer or winter?

Fleur Noire suits evening wear; Vigour suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleur Noire and Vigour?

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. Vigour has top notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orchid, Spices, Lotus and Fruity Notes, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, Mexican chocolate and Vanille.