Or Noir vs Xia Xiang
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Or Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.
Or NoirChoose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Xia XiangChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Or Noir4/7
Xia Xiang3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Xia Xiang
- Community sentiment
- Xia Xiang
- Longevity
- Or Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Or Noir
- Value for money
- Or Noir
- Versatility
- Or Noir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Xia Xiang
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Or NoirPascal MorabitoXia XiangRevlonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 196 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
4.41/ 5 · 210 votes
Have 41%Had 59%Want 0%
Category winnerXia XiangRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
38%Like
4%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
196 votes
59%Love
31%Like
2%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
210 votes
Category winnerXia XiangMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOr Noir
SillageOr Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOr NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
yellow floral92%
woody84%
green77%
earthy69%
mossy61%
white floral100%
woody92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
vanilla61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesCassisBergamotTangerine
Heart
NarcissusJasmineMay RoseLily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaIris
Base
oak mossYlang-YlangClovePatchouliVanilleMusk
Top
TangerineBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
Ylang-YlangRoseAfrican Orange FlowerGardeniaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossSandalwoodChamomileTonka BeanPeachPatchouliplumVanille
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tangerine, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer42
Fall100
Winter88
Day91
Night100
Spring81
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOr NoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,004
PerfumerSébastien Martin
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#3,407
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews42
Category winnerXia XiangHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOr 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…
Reviews →Xia Xiang is an oriental floral fragrance that captures the spirit of the 1980s. It opens with bright citrus notes of tangerine and bergamot before settling into a warm heart of ylang-ylang and gardenia. The base features a resinous blend of sandalwood and vanilla that lingers on the skin, making it a reliable choice …
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, Or Noir or Xia Xiang?
Or Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Or Noir is rated 4.11/5 from 196 votes; Xia Xiang is rated 4.41/5 from 210 votes. Choose Or Noir for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Xia Xiang for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Or Noir or Xia Xiang?
Or Noir lasts longest (Or Noir 72/100, Xia Xiang 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Or Noir or Xia Xiang?
Or Noir projects furthest (Or Noir 71/100, Xia Xiang 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Or Noir and Xia Xiang smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tangerine, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Or Noir or Xia Xiang better for summer or winter?
For summer, Or Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Xia Xiang is the stronger pick. Or Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Or Noir and Xia Xiang?
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. Xia Xiang has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, African Orange Flower and Gardenia, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Chamomile and Tonka Bean.
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