Fragrance comparison

Smart Black Orchid vs Fleur Noire

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 178 ratings analysed

3 wins

Smart Black Orchid

Al Musbah

4.0911 votes

Rank #33,614 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Fleur Noire

LPDO

3.40167 votes

Rank #8,524 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Smart Black Orchid takes 3 of 5 categories.

Smart Black Orchid
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Fleur Noire
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Smart Black Orchid3/5

Fleur Noire2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Smart Black OrchidAl Musbah

Fleur NoireLPDO

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 18%Had 15%Want 67%

3.40/ 5 · 167 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 36%

Category winnerSmart Black OrchidRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

27%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

24%Love

40%Like

16%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

80 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevitySmart Black Orchid

SillageSmart Black Orchid

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value77

Category winnerFleur NoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotYlang-Ylang

Heart

OrchidLotus

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodIncense

Top

Black GardeniaMandarin OrangeBergamotCitruses

Heart

JasmineSpicy NotesYlang-YlangOrchidFloral NotesLotus

Base

VanillaSandalwoodPatchouliIncense

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Orchid and Lotus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer33

Fall50

Winter100

Day14

Night100

Spring46

Summer11

Fall100

Winter89

Day62

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men9

Unisex50

Women41

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,614

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#8,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerFleur NoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Smart Black Orchid is an oriental floral built around dark fruit, creamy florals and smoky woods. It is often talked about in the same breath as Tom Ford Black Orchid, with one wearer calling it a peculiar dupe that turns a little buttery on skin. Expect bold projection, but test first if you are picky about longevity…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Smart Black Orchid or Fleur Noire?

Smart Black Orchid takes 3 of 5 categories. Smart Black Orchid is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes; Fleur Noire is rated 3.40/5 from 167 votes. Choose Smart Black Orchid for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Fleur Noire for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Smart Black Orchid or Fleur Noire?

Smart Black Orchid lasts longest (Smart Black Orchid 86/100, Fleur Noire 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Smart Black Orchid or Fleur Noire?

Smart Black Orchid projects furthest (Smart Black Orchid 80/100, Fleur Noire 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Smart Black Orchid and Fleur Noire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Orchid and Lotus.

Is Smart Black Orchid or Fleur Noire better for summer or winter?

Smart Black Orchid suits evening wear; Fleur Noire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Smart Black Orchid and Fleur Noire?

Smart Black Orchid has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Orchid and Lotus, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Incense. 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.