Question 1

What's the difference between Desir Noir and Anubis?

Accepted Answer

Desir Noir is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Sylhouette Parfums (2024) dominated by Iris accords. Anubis is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Papillon Artisan Perfumes (2014) leaning on Amber accords. They share 2 accords: Musky, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Desir Noir or Anubis?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Desir Noir scores 4.07/5 vs Anubis at 4.29/5. Anubis's standout strength: High quality juice and excellent craftsmanship. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Desir Noir and Anubis smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Anubis: Papillon Artisan Perfumes is respected within the r/fragrance community as a quality house producing distinctive artisanal fragrances with good juice quality.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Desir Noir or Anubis?

Accepted Answer

Anubis: Performance can be variable across different fragrances Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Desir Noir vs Anubis?

Accepted Answer

Desir Noir scores highest for fall wear; Anubis scores highest for fall wear. Desir Noir leans evening, Anubis leans evening.

Desir Noir vs Anubis

Comparison Summary

Shared Accords (2)

Community Sentiment Pulse — Anubis

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Frequently asked questions

Attribute	Desir Noir	Anubis
Brand	Sylhouette Parfums	Papillon Artisan Perfumes
Year	2024	2014
Rating	4.07	4.29
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	0