Il Flaneur vs Oud Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud Noir takes 7 of 7 categories.
Il FlaneurChoose it for a leather and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud NoirChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Il Flaneur0/7
Oud Noir7/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Oud Noir
- Community sentiment
- Oud Noir
- Longevity
- Oud Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Oud Noir
- Value for money
- Oud Noir
- Versatility
- Oud Noir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oud Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Il FlaneurProfumi Di PolignanoOud NoirVertusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.85/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%
4.03/ 5 · 111 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerOud NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
12%Like
19%Ok
35%Dislike
15%Hate
26 votes
41%Love
37%Like
8%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
111 votes
Category winnerOud NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOud Noir
SillageOud Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOud NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
patchouli77%
animalic69%
soft spicy61%
woody100%
fruity92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
rose69%
oud61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Pink PepperSaffronGrapefruitCoconut
Heart2 to 3 hours
PistachioRoseGeraniumJasmine Sambac
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherPatchouliSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Jasmine
Top
PlumAppleSaffronRhubarbLemonGrapefruit
Heart
RoseGeraniumCarnationCedarAmberOrrisCyclamenMagnolia
Base
Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodVetiverVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliCastoreum
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Grapefruit, Rose and Geranium. Durations are only published for Il Flaneur, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring30
Summer0
Fall100
Winter80
Day29
Night100
Spring86
Summer77
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerOud NoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#63,246
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#7,709
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerOud NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIl Flaneur by Profumi Di Polignano offers an unexpected clash between creamy sweetness and dark, smoky hide. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and tart grapefruit softened by a distinct touch of coconut and saffron. Soon, a nutty heart of pistachio blends into floral geranium and rose, keeping the prof…
Reviews →Oud Noir by Vertus offers an unexpected twist on dark wood, mixing a tart fruit opening with a clean, dry woodiness. The scent dodges the typical heavy, syrupy sweetness of most modern oud releases. Instead, it pairs sharp rhubarb and plum against a cedar and saffron backdrop, creating a cool-weather unisex option tha…
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, Il Flaneur or Oud Noir?
Oud Noir takes 7 of 7 categories. Il Flaneur is rated 2.85/5 from 26 votes; Oud Noir is rated 4.03/5 from 111 votes. Choose Il Flaneur for a leather and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oud Noir for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Il Flaneur or Oud Noir?
Oud Noir lasts longest (Oud Noir 76/100, Il Flaneur 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Il Flaneur or Oud Noir?
Oud Noir projects furthest (Oud Noir 74/100, Il Flaneur 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Il Flaneur and Oud Noir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Grapefruit, Rose and Geranium.
Is Il Flaneur or Oud Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Oud Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Noir is the stronger pick. Il Flaneur suits evening wear; Oud Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Il Flaneur and Oud Noir?
Il Flaneur has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Grapefruit and Coconut, heart notes of Pistachio, Rose, Geranium and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud). Oud Noir has top notes of Plum, Apple, Saffron and Rhubarb, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Carnation and Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Vanilla.
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