Fragrance comparison

Sordid vs Noir Intense

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Sordid

Mirus Fine Fragrance

4.254 votes

Rank #41,167 AmberAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Noir Intense

Maison de l'Avenir

5.004 votes

Rank #37,169 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Noir Intense takes 2 of 3 categories.

Sordid
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Noir Intense
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Sordid1/3

Noir Intense2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SordidMirus Fine Fragrance

Noir IntenseMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevitySordid

SillageNoir Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value90

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

animalic83%

woody65%

balsamic48%

patchouli30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

green69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberAmbergrisPatchouliPetitgrainBergamotVioletSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Pink PepperPetitgrainBergamotLavenderGalbanumLemonBasil

Heart

GeraniumJasmineVioletNutmegFougère Accord

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLicoriceVetiverGurjan balsam

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring67

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,167

PerfumerNeal Peters

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#37,169

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNoir IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sordid leans into a dense amber style with an animalic, woody edge. Reviewers describe it as warm, decadent, sharp, and intense, with a mossy, slightly creamy feel that can read almost cinnamon-like in wear. This looks best suited to experienced amber lovers who enjoy bold texture over easy freshness. It may suit cool…

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Noir Intense by Maison de l'Avenir presents a fresh green direction for modern wear. It pairs sharp pink pepper with clean lavender and a distinct licorice undertone, making it a reliable daily choice for people who want to stand out from typical designer sweet releases without smelling dated.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sordid or Noir Intense?

Noir Intense takes 2 of 3 categories. Sordid is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Noir Intense is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Sordid for a amber and animalic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Noir Intense for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sordid or Noir Intense?

Sordid lasts longest (Sordid 100/100, Noir Intense 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sordid or Noir Intense?

Noir Intense projects furthest (Noir Intense 70/100, Sordid 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sordid and Noir Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Violet.

Is Sordid or Noir Intense better for summer or winter?

Sordid suits evening wear; Noir Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sordid and Noir Intense?

Sordid features Amber, Ambergris, Patchouli, Petitgrain and Bergamot. Noir Intense has top notes of Pink Pepper, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Violet and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Licorice and Vetiver.