Fleur Noire vs Volupté
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Fleur NoireChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
VoluptéChoose it for a floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Fleur Noire3/7
Volupté3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Volupté
- Community sentiment
- Volupté
- Longevity
- Fleur Noire
- Sillage & projection
- Fleur Noire
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Fleur Noire
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Volupté
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Fleur NoireLPDOVoluptéOscar de la RentaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.40/ 5 · 167 votes
Have 48%Had 16%Want 36%
3.71/ 5 · 1,842 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
Category winnerVoluptéRating 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
45%Like
5%Ok
19%Dislike
2%Hate
1,703 votes
Category winnerVoluptéMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFleur Noire
SillageFleur Noire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
floral100%
yellow floral92%
powdery84%
white floral77%
aquatic69%
woody61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and woody
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
MimosaMelonFreesiaOsmanthusMandarin OrangeWatermelonCyclamen
Heart
HeliotropeYlang-YlangNarcissusCarnationJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyPeonyLotus
Base
SandalwoodAmberIncenseTuberoseVanillaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang 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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter89
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#1,602
PerfumerNicholas Calderone, Sophia Grojsman
Launched—
Reviews242
Category winnerVoluptéHigher 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 →Sophia Grojsman and Nicholas Calderone built Volupté around a saturated bouquet of mimosa, narcissus, and ripe melon. Launched in 1992, this floral green perfume opens with sharp watermelon, mandarin, and fresh cyclamen before unfolding into a dense heart of powdery heliotrope, spicy carnation, and buttery ylang-ylang…
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 Volupté?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Fleur Noire is rated 3.40/5 from 167 votes; Volupté is rated 3.71/5 from 1,842 votes. Choose Fleur Noire for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Volupté for a floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Fleur Noire or Volupté?
They last about the same: Fleur Noire 73/100, Volupté 71/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Fleur Noire or Volupté?
Fleur Noire projects furthest (Fleur Noire 67/100, Volupté 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fleur Noire and Volupté smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Lotus.
Is Fleur Noire or Volupté better for summer or winter?
For summer, Fleur Noire is the stronger pick. For winter, Fleur Noire is the stronger pick. Fleur Noire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fleur Noire and Volupté?
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. Volupté has top notes of Mimosa, Melon, Freesia and Osmanthus, heart notes of Heliotrope, Ylang-Ylang, Narcissus and Carnation, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Incense and Tuberose.
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