Fragrance comparison

Or Choc vs Vison Noir

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 127 ratings analysed

Or Choc

Ines de la Fressange

3.7612 votes

Rank #39,167 AmberSmoky

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10%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Vison Noir

Robert Beaulieu

4.13115 votes

Rank #11,150 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vison Noir takes 3 of 5 categories.

Or Choc
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Vison Noir
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Or Choc2/5

Vison Noir3/5

Ratings & consensus: Vison Noir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Or Choc
Sillage & projection: Vison Noir
Value for money: Or Choc
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vison Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Or ChocInes de la Fressange

Vison NoirRobert Beaulieu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 74%

4.13/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%

Category winnerVison NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

42%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityOr Choc

SillageVison Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value50

Category winnerOr ChocBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

balsamic77%

rose69%

woody61%

musky100%

powdery83%

floral65%

sweet48%

lactonic30%

Scent match10%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Rose

Base

IncenseTonka BeanSandalwood

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantGalbanumCoriander

Heart

OrchidOrange BlossomPatchouliPlumMarigoldRoseJasmineLavender

Base

MuskBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rose, Incense and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring15

Summer15

Fall91

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,167

PerfumerSophie Labbé

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#11,150

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVison NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Or Choc by Ines de la Fressange is an amber floral scent that leans into smoky, resinous territory. The opening features a bright splash of mandarin orange that quickly gives way to a powdery rose heart. It settles into a warm, balsamic base of incense, tonka bean, and sandalwood, making it a distinct choice for coole…

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Vison Noir is a vintage-style Floral Woody Musk that thrives on a heavy, dusty musk base accented by orchid and dark plum. It carries the weight and glamour of 1990s perfumery, making it a compelling choice for evening wear or cold weather. The composition feels grounded and tactile, favoring those who appreciate trad…

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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, Or Choc or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir takes 3 of 5 categories. Or Choc is rated 3.76/5 from 12 votes; Vison Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 115 votes. Choose Or Choc for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Vison Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Or Choc or Vison Noir?

They last about the same: Or Choc 66/100, Vison Noir 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Or Choc or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir projects furthest (Vison Noir 69/100, Or Choc 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Or Choc and Vison Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rose, Incense and Tonka Bean.

Is Or Choc or Vison Noir better for summer or winter?

Or Choc suits day or night wear; Vison Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Or Choc and Vison Noir?

Or Choc has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, a base of Incense, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Vison Noir has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Galbanum, heart notes of Orchid, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Plum, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.