Question 1

What's the difference between D Noir and Elle?

Accepted Answer

D Noir is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Luciano Soprani (2009) dominated by Floral accords. Elle is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Yves Saint Laurent (2007) leaning on Woody accords. They share 2 accords: Floral, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, D Noir or Elle?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, D Noir scores 4.05/5 vs Elle at 4.07/5. Elle's standout strength: Elegant and sophisticated scent profile. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do D Noir and Elle smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 2 accords, including Floral, Woody, Freesia, Jasmine, Rose. Elle: While "Elle" by YSL is not directly discussed in these Reddit comments, the community consensus on similar white floral fragrances like JPG Classique EDT suggests that classic, elegant white florals are highly valued for their sophisticated drydown and versatility.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, D Noir or Elle?

Accepted Answer

Elle: Excellent performance and longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits D Noir vs Elle?

Accepted Answer

D Noir scores highest for winter wear; Elle scores highest for fall wear. D Noir leans daytime, Elle leans evening.

D Noir vs Elle

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to D Noir (12)

Unique to Elle (7)

Shared Accords (2)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Elle

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Attribute	D Noir	Elle
Brand	Luciano Soprani	Yves Saint Laurent
Year	2009	2007
Rating	4.05	4.07
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	16	11