Fragrance comparison

London Queen vs Vison Noir

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 164 ratings analysed

London Queen

Parfums Elite

3.7849 votes

Rank #19,892 FruitySweet

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22%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Vison Noir

Robert Beaulieu

4.13115 votes

Rank #11,223 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vison Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.

London Queen
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vison Noir
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

London Queen2/7

Vison Noir5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

London QueenParfums Elite

Vison NoirRobert Beaulieu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 37%Had 29%Want 35%

4.13/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%

Category winnerVison NoirRating 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

42%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerVison NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityVison Noir

SillageVison Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLondon QueenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet83%

vanilla65%

citrus48%

white floral30%

musky100%

powdery83%

floral65%

sweet48%

lactonic30%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both sweet

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

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantGalbanumCoriander

Heart

OrchidOrange BlossomPatchouliPlumMarigoldRoseJasmineLavender

Base

MuskBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Plum and Jasmine. 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

Spring15

Summer15

Fall91

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Category winnerLondon QueenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,892

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#11,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVison NoirHigher 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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Vison Noir is a vintage-style Floral Woody Musk that thrives on a heavy, dusty musk base accented by orchid and dark plum. It carries the weight and glamour of 1990s perfumery, making it a compelling choice for evening wear or cold weather. The composition feels grounded and tactile, favoring those who appreciate trad…

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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 Vison Noir?

Vison Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. London Queen is rated 3.78/5 from 49 votes; Vison Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 115 votes. Choose London Queen for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vison Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, London Queen or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir lasts longest (Vison Noir 64/100, London Queen 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, London Queen or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir projects furthest (Vison Noir 69/100, London Queen 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do London Queen and Vison Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Plum and Jasmine.

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

For summer, London Queen is the stronger pick. For winter, Vison Noir is the stronger pick. London Queen suits daytime wear; Vison Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London Queen and Vison Noir?

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. Vison Noir has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Galbanum, heart notes of Orchid, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Plum, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.