Fragrance comparison

L'Orangerie IV vs Noir Absolute

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

L'Orangerie IV

Maracujá Brasil

3.8520 votes

Rank #54,416 CitrusFruity

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63%scent match

Closely related

Noir Absolute

Testament London

4.005 votes

Rank #43,493 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

L'Orangerie IV
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Noir Absolute
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

L'Orangerie IV2/4

Noir Absolute2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Orangerie IV
Sillage & projection: Noir Absolute
Value for money: L'Orangerie IV
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Noir Absolute

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Orangerie IVMaracujá Brasil

Noir AbsoluteTestament London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityL'Orangerie IV

SillageNoir Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value44

Category winnerL'Orangerie IVBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity88%

sweet77%

aromatic65%

musky53%

fresh spicy42%

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberryPlumCorianderCardamom

Base5-7 hrs

MuskAmberTexas Cedar

Top

BergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeRose

Heart

JasminePlumRaspberry

Base

AmberPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Raspberry. Durations are only published for L'Orangerie IV, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall54

Winter23

Day100

Night41

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex35

Women55

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 15%Party 11%

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,416

PerfumerSymrise

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,493

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNoir AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The opening comes out swinging. A bright splash of bergamot, tangy grapefruit, and juicy mandarin orange wakes up your senses right away. Give it five minutes. The sharp alcohol burn clears quickly, uncovering a surprisingly warm heart of dark plum, sweet raspberry, and crushed coriander seeds. Cardamom adds an aromat…

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Noir Absolute by Testament London starts with a bright citrus sparkle of grapefruit and mandarin orange before turning into a deep, jammy plum and raspberry center. A warm foundation of patchouli, amber, and vanilla grounds the fragrance, making it a rich option for cold winter nights.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Orangerie IV or Noir Absolute?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. L'Orangerie IV is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes; Noir Absolute is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose L'Orangerie IV for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Noir Absolute for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Orangerie IV or Noir Absolute?

L'Orangerie IV lasts longest (L'Orangerie IV 60/100, Noir Absolute 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Orangerie IV or Noir Absolute?

Noir Absolute projects furthest (Noir Absolute 67/100, L'Orangerie IV 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Orangerie IV and Noir Absolute smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Raspberry.

Is L'Orangerie IV or Noir Absolute better for summer or winter?

L'Orangerie IV suits daytime wear; Noir Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Orangerie IV and Noir Absolute?

L'Orangerie IV has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Raspberry, Plum, Coriander and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Amber and Texas Cedar. Noir Absolute has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Rose, heart notes of Jasmine, Plum and Raspberry, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vetiver.