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Layana Rose vs Noir Distillé

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

Updated 187 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Layana Rose

    Choose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Noir Distillé

    Choose it for a vanilla and whiskey character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Layana Rose2/4
Noir Distillé2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Layana Rose
Sillage & projection
Layana Rose
Value for money
Noir Distillé
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Noir Distillé

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Layana RoseSignature Royale
Noir DistilléLe Monde Gourmand
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 13%Had 18%Want 68%
4.17/ 5 · 183 votes
Have 41%Had 9%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
25%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

44%Love
40%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate

183 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityLayana Rose

SillageLayana Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value56
¤ Price value81
Category winnerNoir DistilléBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
amber77%
caramel69%
coconut61%
vanilla100%
whiskey90%
amber80%
woody70%
coconut60%
powdery50%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both vanilla, amber and coconut

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CaramelCoconutMint
Heart
Orange BlossomRoseJasmine
Base
AmberVanilla
Notes
VanillaWhiskeyAmberCoconut

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Amber and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Noir Distillé, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring33
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring15
Summer12
Fall100
Winter79
Day46
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
Men4
Unisex36
Women59
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,556

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerNoir DistilléHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Layana Rose pairs a sweet caramel and coconut opening with a soft floral heart of orange blossom, rose, and jasmine. The dry-down leans warm and creamy, with amber and vanilla smoothing the sweetness rather than turning it syrupy. It reads as a floral gourmand with a distinctly feminine tilt, though it can still suit …

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Noir Distillé by Le Monde Gourmand pairs a boozy burst of whiskey with dark vanilla and golden amber, softened by a creamy accent of coconut. The aroma opens with a sharp splash of grain alcohol and rich barrel spirit before settling into a sweet, powdery warmth. As it rests on the skin, the boozy bite recedes, leavin…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Layana Rose or Noir Distillé?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Layana Rose is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Noir Distillé is rated 4.17/5 from 183 votes. Choose Layana Rose for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Noir Distillé for a vanilla and whiskey character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Layana Rose or Noir Distillé?

Layana Rose lasts longest (Layana Rose 80/100, Noir Distillé 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Layana Rose or Noir Distillé?

Layana Rose projects furthest (Layana Rose 67/100, Noir Distillé 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Layana Rose and Noir Distillé smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, amber and coconut accords. Common notes include Coconut, Amber and Vanilla.

Is Layana Rose or Noir Distillé better for summer or winter?

Layana Rose suits evening wear; Noir Distillé suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Layana Rose and Noir Distillé?

Layana Rose has top notes of Caramel, Coconut and Mint, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Amber and Vanilla. Noir Distillé features Vanilla, Whiskey, Amber and Coconut.

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