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No 7 vs D Noir

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

Updated 144 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • No 7

    Choose it for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • D Noir

    Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

No 72/7
D Noir5/7
Ratings & consensus
D Noir
Community sentiment
D Noir
Longevity
D Noir
Sillage & projection
No 7
Value for money
D Noir
Versatility
D Noir
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
No 7

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
No 7Eutopie
D NoirLuciano Soprani
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.93/ 5 · 85 votes
Have 30%Had 23%Want 47%
4.05/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 43%Had 13%Want 45%
Category winnerD NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
32%Love
45%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

85 votes

31%Love
54%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerD NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityD Noir

SillageNo 7

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value36
¤ Price value75
Category winnerD NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
aromatic92%
green84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
floral100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
woody77%
citrus69%
fruity61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
GalbanumMarigoldBlack CurrantPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
MimosaFreesiaWater JasmineIris
Base5-7 hrs
PeachWhite MuskAmberCedar
Top
SpicesBergamotBlack Currant
Heart
FreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaRoseHeliotrope
Base
LeatherMuskVetiverIrisPeachSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Freesia, Iris and Peach. Durations are only published for No 7, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer95
Fall30
Winter10
Day100
Night24
Spring93
Summer50
Fall93
Winter100
Day100
Night87
Category winnerD NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex9
Women91
Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%
Men0
Unisex13
Women88
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,675

PerfumerThomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#30,205

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo 7Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eutopie No 7 opens with a crisp, vegetal snap. Galbanum and crushed marigold deliver an immediate rush of green bitterness before tart black currant softens the blow. Within twenty minutes, the sharp edges settle into a tender heart of fluffy yellow mimosa, dewy freesia, and powdery iris. It smells like walking throug…

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D Noir by Luciano Soprani opens with a sharp, spicy bite of black currant and bergamot before settling into a dense, floral heart. This scent leans into a dark, evening-appropriate profile suitable for formal dinners or crisp autumn nights. The blend balances heavy white florals with a lingering, grounded base of leat…

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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, No 7 or D Noir?

D Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. No 7 is rated 3.93/5 from 85 votes; D Noir is rated 4.05/5 from 59 votes. Choose No 7 for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose D Noir for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, No 7 or D Noir?

D Noir lasts longest (D Noir 67/100, No 7 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No 7 or D Noir?

Projection is very close: No 7 65/100, D Noir 63/100 for sillage.

Do No 7 and D Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Freesia, Iris and Peach.

Is No 7 or D Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, No 7 is the stronger pick. For winter, D Noir is the stronger pick. No 7 suits daytime wear; D Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No 7 and D Noir?

No 7 has top notes of Galbanum, Marigold, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Mimosa, Freesia, Water Jasmine and Iris, a base of Peach, White Musk, Amber and Cedar. D Noir has top notes of Spices, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Magnolia, a base of Leather, Musk, Vetiver and Iris.

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