Fragrance comparison

Or Noir vs Sofia

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 298 ratings analysed

6 wins

Or Noir

Pascal Morabito

4.11196 votes

Rank #25,468 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Sofia

Detaille

3.77102 votes

Rank #25,774 VanillaPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Or Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Or Noir
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sofia
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Or Noir6/7

Sofia0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Or NoirPascal Morabito

SofiaDetaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 196 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%

Category winnerOr NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

196 votes

20%Love

58%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

102 votes

Category winnerOr NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityOr Noir

SillageOr Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value63

Category winnerOr NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

yellow floral92%

woody84%

green77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesCassisBergamotTangerine

Heart

NarcissusJasmineMay RoseLily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaIris

Base

oak mossYlang-YlangClovePatchouliVanilleMusk

Top15-30 mins

TamarindCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliVanille

InformationalShared notesCassis, Jasmine, Patchouli and Vanille. Durations are only published for Sofia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer42

Fall100

Winter88

Day91

Night100

Spring74

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night73

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex38

Women59

Men3

Unisex28

Women69

Work 33%Casual 29%Date 26%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,468

PerfumerSébastien Martin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,774

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerOr NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Or Noir opens with a piercing burst of aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and tart cassis that feels sharp and cool against the skin. Within twenty minutes, the bright top notes give way to a heavy, waxy floral heart dominated by narcissus, May rose, and gardenia. Indolic jasmine adds depth, while iris provides a soft powdery…

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Detaille Sofia presents an unusual spin on classic French perfumery. The first spray releases a pungent kick of tangy tamarind and bitter green cassis buds. Give it two minutes. The sharpness smooths out quickly as almond-toned heliotrope and soft jasmine emerge across the heart. Grounding the base is an earthy patcho…

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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 Noir or Sofia?

Or Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Or Noir is rated 4.11/5 from 196 votes; Sofia is rated 3.77/5 from 102 votes. Choose Or Noir for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sofia for a vanilla and patchouli character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Or Noir or Sofia?

Or Noir lasts longest (Or Noir 72/100, Sofia 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Or Noir or Sofia?

Or Noir projects furthest (Or Noir 71/100, Sofia 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Or Noir and Sofia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Cassis, Jasmine, Patchouli and Vanille.

Is Or Noir or Sofia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Or Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Or Noir is the stronger pick. Or Noir suits evening wear; Sofia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Or Noir and Sofia?

Or Noir has top notes of Aldehydes, Cassis, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, May Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of oak moss, Ylang-Ylang, Clove and Patchouli. Sofia has top notes of Tamarind and Cassis, heart notes of Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Vanille.