Fragrance comparison

Nombre Noir vs Portofino Sunrise

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 133 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nombre Noir

Shiseido

4.48126 votes

Rank #25,264 AromaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Portofino Sunrise

Destino Paris

3.867 votes

Rank #44,532 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nombre Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Nombre Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Portofino Sunrise
Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Nombre Noir3/4

Portofino Sunrise1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nombre Noir
Sillage & projection: Nombre Noir
Value for money: Portofino Sunrise
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nombre Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nombre NoirShiseido

Portofino SunriseDestino Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 126 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 21%Had 9%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

126 votes

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNombre Noir

SillageNombre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value83

Category winnerPortofino SunriseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

floral92%

woody84%

rose77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

herbal100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

amber69%

marine61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesPalisander RosewoodCorianderMarjoramBergamot

Heart

Damask RoseOsmanthusGeraniumCarnationOrrisLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

HoneyVetiverSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanBenzoinAmber

Notes

MarjoramSea NotesAmberGreen ForestMuskSandalwoodVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMarjoram, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Durations are only published for Portofino Sunrise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 19%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,264

PerfumerJean-Yves Leroy, Serge Lutens

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,532

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNombre NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nombre Noir by Shiseido is a legendary creation that immediately sets itself apart through a dark, ink-like damask rose. The opening combines a sharp blast of aldehydes with green marjoram and palisander rosewood, creating a cold, mysterious atmosphere. As it warms on the skin, a rich ylang-ylang and powdery orris roo…

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Destino Paris Portofino Sunrise defies its sunny coastal name with a surprising blend of salty sea notes, green marjoram, and a warm amber backbone. The opening releases a brief flash of alcohol solvent before yielding to an aromatic, herbal breeze with subtle oceanic salinity. As the initial freshness calms, sweet va…

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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, Nombre Noir or Portofino Sunrise?

Nombre Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Nombre Noir is rated 4.48/5 from 126 votes; Portofino Sunrise is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Nombre Noir for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Portofino Sunrise for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nombre Noir or Portofino Sunrise?

Nombre Noir lasts longest (Nombre Noir 68/100, Portofino Sunrise 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nombre Noir or Portofino Sunrise?

Nombre Noir projects furthest (Nombre Noir 65/100, Portofino Sunrise 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nombre Noir and Portofino Sunrise smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Marjoram, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.

Is Nombre Noir or Portofino Sunrise better for summer or winter?

Portofino Sunrise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nombre Noir and Portofino Sunrise?

Nombre Noir has top notes of Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Coriander and Marjoram, heart notes of Damask Rose, Osmanthus, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Honey, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk. Portofino Sunrise features Marjoram, Sea Notes, Amber, Green Forest and Musk.