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Fleur Noire vs Vison Noir

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

Updated 282 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleur Noire takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Fleur Noire

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Vison Noir

    Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Fleur Noire4/7
Vison Noir3/7
Ratings & consensus
Vison Noir
Community sentiment
Vison Noir
Longevity
Fleur Noire
Sillage & projection
Vison Noir
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 NoireLPDO
Vison NoirRobert Beaulieu
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.40/ 5 · 167 votes
Have 48%Had 16%Want 36%
4.13/ 5 · 115 votes
Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%
Category winnerVison NoirRating 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

42%Love
42%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerVison NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate64
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityFleur Noire

SillageVison Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value77
¤ Price value50
Category winnerFleur NoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
floral92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
musky100%
powdery83%
floral65%
sweet48%
lactonic30%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral 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
Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantGalbanumCoriander
Heart
OrchidOrange BlossomPatchouliPlumMarigoldRoseJasmineLavender
Base
MuskBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodVetiverIncense
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 season
Spring46
Summer11
Fall100
Winter89
Day62
Night100
Spring15
Summer15
Fall91
Winter100
Day28
Night100
Category winnerFleur NoireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men9
Unisex50
Women41
Men0
Unisex9
Women91
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,564

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#12,177

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

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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Vison Noir is a vintage-style Floral Woody Musk that thrives on a heavy, dusty musk base accented by orchid and dark plum. It carries the weight and glamour of 1990s perfumery, making it a compelling choice for evening wear or cold weather. The composition feels grounded and tactile, favoring those who appreciate trad…

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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 Vison Noir?

Fleur Noire takes 4 of 7 categories. Fleur Noire is rated 3.40/5 from 167 votes; Vison Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 115 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 Vison Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fleur Noire or Vison Noir?

Fleur Noire lasts longest (Fleur Noire 73/100, Vison Noir 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleur Noire or Vison Noir?

Projection is very close: Vison Noir 69/100, Fleur Noire 67/100 for sillage.

Do Fleur Noire and Vison Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Orchid.

Is Fleur Noire or Vison Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vison Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Vison Noir is the stronger pick. Fleur Noire suits evening wear; Vison Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleur Noire and Vison Noir?

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. Vison Noir has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Galbanum, heart notes of Orchid, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Plum, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.

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