Fragrance comparison

London Queen vs Noir Absolute

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

London Queen

Parfums Elite

3.7849 votes

Rank #19,892 FruitySweet

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56%scent match

Closely related

Noir Absolute

Testament London

4.005 votes

Rank #44,280 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

London Queen2/4

Noir Absolute2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

London QueenParfums Elite

Noir AbsoluteTestament London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 37%Had 29%Want 35%

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

10%Love

71%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

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

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNoir Absolute

SillageNoir Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value44

Category winnerLondon QueenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet83%

vanilla65%

citrus48%

white floral30%

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart1-2 hrs

PlumTiare FlowerJasmine

Base2-4 hrs

VanillaMuskBenzoin

Top

BergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeRose

Heart

JasminePlumRaspberry

Base

AmberPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Plum. Durations are only published for London Queen, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall62

Winter48

Day100

Night33

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Party 25%Date 19%Work 14%

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,892

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#44,280

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLondon QueenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums Elite London Queen delivers an unapologetic burst of sugary red berries right from the first pump. A sharp rush of tart raspberry and bright mandarin orange leads the charge. Give it two minutes. Once the initial alcohol surge evaporates, a jammy heart of ripe plum and creamy tiare flower settles across the sk…

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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, London Queen or Noir Absolute?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. London Queen is rated 3.78/5 from 49 votes; Noir Absolute is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose London Queen for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Noir Absolute for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, London Queen or Noir Absolute?

Noir Absolute lasts longest (Noir Absolute 56/100, London Queen 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, London Queen or Noir Absolute?

Noir Absolute projects furthest (Noir Absolute 67/100, London Queen 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do London Queen and Noir Absolute smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Plum.

Is London Queen or Noir Absolute better for summer or winter?

London Queen suits daytime wear; Noir Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London Queen and Noir Absolute?

London Queen has top notes of Raspberry, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Plum, Tiare Flower and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Benzoin. 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.