Fragrance comparison

Lainoa vs Trou Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

Lainoa

URBIETA14

4.005 votes

Rank #65,301 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Trou Noir

Amberfig

4.3918 votes

Rank #43,951 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Trou Noir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Lainoa
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Trou Noir
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Lainoa0/4

Trou Noir4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Trou Noir
Sillage & projection: Trou Noir
Value for money: Trou Noir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Trou Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LainoaURBIETA14

Trou NoirAmberfig

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 23%Want 46%

4.39/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

72%Love

11%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity94

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityTrou Noir

SillageTrou Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value48

Category winnerTrou NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

musky61%

woody100%

earthy92%

patchouli84%

aromatic77%

iris69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GingerLavenderLemonEucalyptusJuniperVirginia CedarSea NotesWhite MuskOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Top

JuniperNutmeg

Heart

PatchouliDark PatchouliIrisLeatherCacao

Base

OakmossVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Virginia Cedar and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Lainoa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

Men80

Unisex13

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,301

PerfumerSanti Burgas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,951

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTrou NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lainoa by URBIETA14 captures the cool, maritime fog of the Basque coast through a crisp citrus aromatic profile. Created by perfumer Santi Burgas in 2021, the scent opens with bright Murcia lemon and sharp, invigorating ginger that quickly meets brisk eucalyptus absolute and Bulgarian lavender. As the initial brightne…

Reviews →

Trou Noir by Amberfig is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Trou Noir was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Juniper and Nutmeg; middle notes are Patchouli, Dark Patchouli, Iris, Leather and Cacao; base notes are Oakmoss and Virginia Cedar.

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, Lainoa or Trou Noir?

Trou Noir takes 4 of 4 categories. Lainoa is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Trou Noir is rated 4.39/5 from 18 votes. Choose Lainoa for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Trou Noir for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lainoa or Trou Noir?

Trou Noir lasts longest (Trou Noir 94/100, Lainoa 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lainoa or Trou Noir?

Trou Noir projects furthest (Trou Noir 77/100, Lainoa 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lainoa and Trou Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Virginia Cedar and Oakmoss.

Is Lainoa or Trou Noir better for summer or winter?

Lainoa suits daytime wear; Trou Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lainoa and Trou Noir?

Lainoa features Ginger, Lavender, Lemon, Eucalyptus and Juniper. Trou Noir has top notes of Juniper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Patchouli, Dark Patchouli, Iris and Leather, a base of Oakmoss and Virginia Cedar.