Fragrance comparison

Noir Absolute vs Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 671 ratings analysed

Noir Absolute

Testament London

4.005 votes

Rank #43,927 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de Parfum

John Galliano

3.62666 votes

Rank #7,494 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories.

Noir Absolute
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Noir Absolute1/4

Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de Parfum3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Noir Absolute
Value for money: Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Noir AbsoluteTestament London

Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de ParfumJohn Galliano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 82%

3.62/ 5 · 666 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

18%Love

53%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

1%Hate

666 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityParlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de Parfum

SillageNoir Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value63

Category winnerParlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

sweet83%

rose65%

vanilla48%

patchouli30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeRose

Heart

JasminePlumRaspberry

Base

AmberPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverVanillaMusk

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryBlueberryMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseLavenderJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VanillePatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rose, Jasmine and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Casual 33%Date 28%Party 24%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,927

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#7,494

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerParlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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.

Reviews →

John Galliano Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de Parfum delivers a punchy burst of tart blueberry and sweet raspberry right from the first press. It wastes no time. A crisp splash of mandarin orange cuts through the early berry syrup, keeping things lively before the floral core emerges. Within fifteen minutes, fresh rose peta…

Reviews →

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, Noir Absolute or Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de Parfum?

Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories. Noir Absolute is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de Parfum is rated 3.62/5 from 666 votes. Choose Noir Absolute for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de Parfum for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Noir Absolute or Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de Parfum?

Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de Parfum 68/100, Noir Absolute 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noir Absolute or Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de Parfum?

Noir Absolute projects furthest (Noir Absolute 67/100, Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de Parfum 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noir Absolute and Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rose, Jasmine and Raspberry.

Is Noir Absolute or Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Noir Absolute suits evening wear; Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noir Absolute and Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de Parfum?

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. Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau de Parfum has top notes of Raspberry, Blueberry and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Vanille, Patchouli and Vetiver.