Nombre Noir vs Vanille d'Iris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Nombre NoirChoose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.
Vanille d'IrisChoose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Nombre Noir3/7
Vanille d'Iris3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Nombre Noir
- Community sentiment
- Nombre Noir
- Longevity
- Vanille d'Iris
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Vanille d'Iris
- Versatility
- Nombre Noir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vanille d'Iris
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Nombre NoirShiseidoVanille d'IrisOrmonde JayneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.48/ 5 · 126 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.12/ 5 · 777 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerNombre NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
30%Like
2%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
126 votes
50%Love
36%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
557 votes
Category winnerNombre NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVanille d'Iris
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVanille d'IrisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
floral92%
woody84%
rose77%
amber69%
warm spicy61%
powdery100%
iris92%
woody84%
earthy77%
vanilla69%
aromatic61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesPalisander RosewoodCorianderMarjoramBergamot
Heart
Damask RoseOsmanthusGeraniumCarnationOrrisLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
HoneyVetiverSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanBenzoinAmber
Top
Carrot SeedsPink PepperCorianderSicilian Bergamot
Heart
OrrisOsmanthusJasmineMagnolia
Base
VanillaTahitian VanillaVetiverCedarAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Orris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNombre NoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,700
PerfumerJean-Yves Leroy, Serge Lutens
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,086
PerfumerGeza Schoen
Launched—
Reviews90
Category winnerVanille d'IrisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNombre 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…
Reviews →Vanille d'Iris is a soft, powdery iris wrapped in dry, natural vanilla rather than dessert sweetness. Reviewers often notice the carrot seed first, giving the opening an earthy, slightly vegetal edge before orris, pale florals, woods, musk, and amber settle in. It suits shoppers who like elegant, intimate vanillas wit…
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, Nombre Noir or Vanille d'Iris?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Nombre Noir is rated 4.48/5 from 126 votes; Vanille d'Iris is rated 4.12/5 from 777 votes. Choose Nombre Noir for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Vanille d'Iris for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Nombre Noir or Vanille d'Iris?
Vanille d'Iris lasts longest (Vanille d'Iris 75/100, Nombre Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Nombre Noir or Vanille d'Iris?
Projection is very close: Nombre Noir 65/100, Vanille d'Iris 65/100 for sillage.
Do Nombre Noir and Vanille d'Iris smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Orris.
Is Nombre Noir or Vanille d'Iris better for summer or winter?
For summer, Nombre Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Nombre Noir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nombre Noir and Vanille d'Iris?
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. Vanille d'Iris has top notes of Carrot Seeds, Pink Pepper, Coriander and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Orris, Osmanthus, Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Vanilla, Tahitian Vanilla, Vetiver and Cedar.
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