Noir Distillé vs Forbidden Scent
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Noir Distillé takes 4 of 7 categories.
Noir DistilléChoose it for a vanilla and whiskey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Forbidden ScentChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Noir Distillé4/7
Forbidden Scent3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Noir Distillé
- Community sentiment
- Noir Distillé
- Longevity
- Forbidden Scent
- Sillage & projection
- Forbidden Scent
- Value for money
- Noir Distillé
- Versatility
- Forbidden Scent
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Noir Distillé
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Noir DistilléLe Monde GourmandForbidden ScentAhwaz FragranceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 183 votes
Have 41%Had 9%Want 50%
4.09/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%
Category winnerNoir DistilléRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
40%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
183 votes
61%Love
11%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
7%Hate
46 votes
Category winnerNoir DistilléMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityForbidden Scent
SillageForbidden Scent
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNoir DistilléBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
whiskey90%
amber80%
woody70%
coconut60%
powdery50%
sweet100%
fruity88%
vanilla77%
amber65%
caramel53%
coconut42%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both vanilla, amber and coconut
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
VanillaWhiskeyAmberCoconut
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
PeachAmberCaramelSweet NotesCoconutVanillaRed BerriesFruits
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesVanilla, Amber and Coconut. Durations are only published for Noir Distillé, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring15
Summer12
Fall100
Winter79
Day46
Night100
Spring95
Summer89
Fall100
Winter68
Day100
Night85
Category winnerForbidden ScentMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,556
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews30
Overall rank#12,233
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerNoir DistilléHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNoir Distillé by Le Monde Gourmand pairs a boozy burst of whiskey with dark vanilla and golden amber, softened by a creamy accent of coconut. The aroma opens with a sharp splash of grain alcohol and rich barrel spirit before settling into a sweet, powdery warmth. As it rests on the skin, the boozy bite recedes, leavin…
Reviews →Forbidden Scent is a rich fruity gourmand with coconut, peach, red berries, vanilla, caramel, and amber at the center. On skin, it often opens sweet and tropical, then settles into a deeper ambery drydown with a soft powdery edge. Reviews suggest a bold, distinctive style rather than a light everyday scent. Sample fir…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Noir Distillé or Forbidden Scent?
Noir Distillé takes 4 of 7 categories. Noir Distillé is rated 4.17/5 from 183 votes; Forbidden Scent is rated 4.09/5 from 46 votes. Choose Noir Distillé for a vanilla and whiskey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Forbidden Scent for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Noir Distillé or Forbidden Scent?
Forbidden Scent lasts longest (Forbidden Scent 84/100, Noir Distillé 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Noir Distillé or Forbidden Scent?
Forbidden Scent projects furthest (Forbidden Scent 78/100, Noir Distillé 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Noir Distillé and Forbidden Scent smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, amber and coconut accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Amber and Coconut.
Is Noir Distillé or Forbidden Scent better for summer or winter?
For summer, Forbidden Scent is the stronger pick. For winter, Noir Distillé is the stronger pick. Noir Distillé suits evening wear; Forbidden Scent suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Noir Distillé and Forbidden Scent?
Noir Distillé features Vanilla, Whiskey, Amber and Coconut. Forbidden Scent features Peach, Amber, Caramel, Sweet Notes and Coconut.
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