Fragrance comparison

Libra Rendezvous vs Noir Intense

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

Libra Rendezvous

The Dua Brand

3.867 votes

Rank #50,581 Soft SpicyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Noir Intense

Maison de l'Avenir

5.004 votes

Rank #39,004 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Noir Intense takes 2 of 4 categories.

Libra Rendezvous
Choose it for a soft spicy and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Noir Intense
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Libra Rendezvous1/4

Noir Intense2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Libra RendezvousThe Dua Brand

Noir IntenseMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageLibra Rendezvous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value90

Category winnerNoir IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

violet92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

green69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Pink PepperVioletBasilStar AniseVetiverPatchouliBergamotNutmeg

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Pink PepperPetitgrainBergamotLavenderGalbanumLemonBasil

Heart

GeraniumJasmineVioletNutmegFougère Accord

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLicoriceVetiverGurjan balsam

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Violet, Basil and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Libra Rendezvous, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall83

Winter17

Day100

Night17

Spring67

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,581

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#39,004

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNoir IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Libra Rendezvous by The Dua Brand is a woody spicy fragrance that highlights crisp violet, bright bergamot, and a burst of pink pepper. Released in 2020 as an Extrait de Parfum, it delivers an aromatic profile grounded in star anise, herbal basil, and warm nutmeg. As the initial sharpness softens, the heart brings for…

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Noir Intense by Maison de l'Avenir presents a fresh green direction for modern wear. It pairs sharp pink pepper with clean lavender and a distinct licorice undertone, making it a reliable daily choice for people who want to stand out from typical designer sweet releases without smelling dated.

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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, Libra Rendezvous or Noir Intense?

Noir Intense takes 2 of 4 categories. Libra Rendezvous is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Noir Intense is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Libra Rendezvous for a soft spicy and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Noir Intense for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Libra Rendezvous or Noir Intense?

They last about the same: Libra Rendezvous 80/100, Noir Intense 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Libra Rendezvous or Noir Intense?

Libra Rendezvous projects furthest (Libra Rendezvous 79/100, Noir Intense 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Libra Rendezvous and Noir Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Violet, Basil and Vetiver.

Is Libra Rendezvous or Noir Intense better for summer or winter?

Libra Rendezvous suits daytime wear; Noir Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Libra Rendezvous and Noir Intense?

Libra Rendezvous features Pink Pepper, Violet, Basil, Star Anise and Vetiver. Noir Intense has top notes of Pink Pepper, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Violet and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Licorice and Vetiver.