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Matière Noire vs Soprano

Matière Noire and Soprano overlap 47% in notes and accords; 2 notes appear in both. Soprano lasts longer: longevity 8.5/10 against 7.8/10 for Matière Noire. Soprano projects more: sillage 8.2/10 against 7.4/10 for Matière Noire.

At a glance

Matière NoireSoprano
BrandLouis VuittonXerjoff
Release year20162018
Rating
7.7/10249 votes
7.8/10485 votes
Longevity
7.8/10
8.5/10
Sillage
7.4/10
8.2/10

When to wear

Seasons
Matière NoireSoprano
Autumn33%31%
Spring28%29%
Winter26%23%
Summer12%17%
Occasions
Matière NoireSoprano
Evening26%29%
Nighttime25%28%
Casual21%22%
Daytime15%11%
Office13%9%

Notes

In both

  • Patchouli
  • Oud

Matière Noire

Only in this one

  • Jasmine sambac
  • Benzoin
  • Rosa centifolia
  • Frankincense
  • Narcissus
  • Blackcurrant
  • Cyclamen

Soprano

Only in this one

  • Fruits
  • Lychee
  • Freesia
  • Calabrian bergamot
  • Egyptian jasmine
  • Osmanthus
  • Bulgarian rose
  • Milk
  • Leather

Accords

Matière Noire

  1. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Oriental

Soprano

  1. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Oriental

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Soprano lasts longer: longevity 8.5/10 against 7.8/10 for Matière Noire.

Which one projects more?

Soprano projects more: sillage 8.2/10 against 7.4/10 for Matière Noire.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 26% of the season votes for Matière Noire and 23% for Soprano.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 12% of the season votes for Matière Noire and 17% for Soprano.

Which one is rated higher?

Soprano is rated higher: 7.8/10 against 7.7/10 for Matière Noire.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Patchouli, Oud.