Fragrance comparison

Florence vs No.18 Bête Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

Florence

kari

3.001 votes

Rank #72,484 EarthySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

No.18 Bête Noir

Arcadia

3.009 votes

Rank #71,137 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No.18 Bête Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Florence
Choose it for a earthy and sweet character. Best in spring.
No.18 Bête Noir
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Florence0/4

No.18 Bête Noir3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No.18 Bête Noir
Sillage & projection: No.18 Bête Noir
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No.18 Bête Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Florencekari

No.18 Bête NoirArcadia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 47%Had 9%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

33%Love

0%Like

22%Ok

22%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo.18 Bête Noir

SillageNo.18 Bête Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fruity77%

patchouli69%

aromatic61%

musky100%

powdery92%

earthy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both earthy, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PineapplePink PepperHyacinthIris

Heart

LemonJasmine

Base

PatchouliVetiverVanilla

Top

HyacinthPineapple

Heart

IrisJasminePink Pepper

Base

MuskVetiverPatchouliAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Pink Pepper, Hyacinth and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring20

Summer20

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,484

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,137

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo.18 Bête NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Florence by kari offers a bright splash of yellow pineapple layered over dry earthy undertones. Designed for women who prefer fresh fruitiness without a heavy sugary overload, this scent sits close to the skin. It serves as a casual daytime option for warm spring mornings and humid summer afternoons, providing a light…

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Arcadia No.18 Bête Noir opens green and slightly fruity, with hyacinth and pineapple giving it a cool, polished lift before iris, jasmine, and pink pepper soften the centre. The dry-down leans musky, powdery, earthy, and gently sweet. It reads more like a textured floral musk than a bright fruity scent. If you enjoy p…

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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, Florence or No.18 Bête Noir?

No.18 Bête Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Florence is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; No.18 Bête Noir is rated 3.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Florence for a earthy and sweet character. Best in spring. Choose No.18 Bête Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Florence or No.18 Bête Noir?

No.18 Bête Noir lasts longest (No.18 Bête Noir 67/100, Florence 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Florence or No.18 Bête Noir?

No.18 Bête Noir projects furthest (No.18 Bête Noir 63/100, Florence 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Florence and No.18 Bête Noir smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Pink Pepper, Hyacinth and Iris.

Is Florence or No.18 Bête Noir better for summer or winter?

No.18 Bête Noir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Florence and No.18 Bête Noir?

Florence has top notes of Pineapple, Pink Pepper, Hyacinth and Iris, heart notes of Lemon and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Vanilla. No.18 Bête Noir has top notes of Hyacinth and Pineapple, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine and Pink Pepper, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli and Amber.