Fragrance comparison

Note Vanillée vs Fleur Noire

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,311 ratings analysed

Note Vanillée

M. Micallef

4.031,144 votes

Rank #1,662 VanillaWoody

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35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Fleur Noire

LPDO

3.40167 votes

Rank #9,538 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleur Noire takes 4 of 7 categories.

Note Vanillée
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Fleur Noire
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Note Vanillée3/7

Fleur Noire4/7

Ratings & consensus: Note Vanillée
Community sentiment: Note Vanillée
Longevity: Fleur Noire
Sillage & projection: Fleur Noire
Value for money: Fleur Noire
Versatility: Fleur Noire
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Note Vanillée

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Note VanilléeM. Micallef

Fleur NoireLPDO

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 1,144 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.40/ 5 · 167 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 36%

Category winnerNote VanilléeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

875 votes

24%Love

40%Like

16%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

80 votes

Category winnerNote VanilléeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityFleur Noire

SillageFleur Noire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value77

Category winnerFleur NoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

woody92%

amber84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

rum61%

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeCitruses

Heart

Floral NotesJasmine

Base

VanillaRumAmberCognacSandalwood

Top

Black GardeniaMandarin OrangeBergamotCitruses

Heart

JasmineSpicy NotesYlang-YlangOrchidFloral NotesLotus

Base

VanillaSandalwoodPatchouliIncense

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Citruses, Floral Notes and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring46

Summer11

Fall100

Winter89

Day62

Night100

Category winnerFleur NoireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex26

Women71

Men9

Unisex50

Women41

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,662

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews93

Overall rank#9,538

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerNote VanilléeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Note Vanillée by M. Micallef creates a warm, boozy aura that defines cozy winter wear. This blend centers on a rich vanilla base, lifted by crisp mandarin and spiced with cognac. It provides a dense, comforting presence on the skin that works well for formal evenings or quiet nights at home. It remains a staple for th…

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Fleur Noire by LPDO offers a dark, floral composition grounded in rich incense and patchouli. With prominent notes of black gardenia and orchid, it leans toward a bold, unisex profile suitable for cooler evenings. Its blend creates a creamy, luxurious feel, making it an accessible choice for those who enjoy deep, myst…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Note Vanillée or Fleur Noire?

Fleur Noire takes 4 of 7 categories. Note Vanillée is rated 4.03/5 from 1,144 votes; Fleur Noire is rated 3.40/5 from 167 votes. Choose Note Vanillée for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Fleur Noire for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Note Vanillée or Fleur Noire?

They last about the same: Fleur Noire 73/100, Note Vanillée 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Note Vanillée or Fleur Noire?

Fleur Noire projects furthest (Fleur Noire 67/100, Note Vanillée 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Note Vanillée and Fleur Noire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Citruses, Floral Notes and Jasmine.

Is Note Vanillée or Fleur Noire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Note Vanillée is the stronger pick. For winter, Note Vanillée is the stronger pick. Fleur Noire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Note Vanillée and Fleur Noire?

Note Vanillée has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Citruses, heart notes of Floral Notes and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Rum, Amber and Cognac. Fleur Noire has top notes of Black Gardenia, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, Spicy Notes, Ylang-Ylang and Orchid, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Incense.