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Flower in the Air Eau de Toilette bottle Flower in the Air EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
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2014 Year 2018
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La Colle Noire Eau de Parfum bottle La Colle Noire EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Flower in the Air EDT
A pretty, uncomplicated floral that many find fleeting, though some swear by its impressive longevity. It's a pleasant, inoffensive scent that won't ruffle any feathers, perfect for those days you just want to smell nice without overthinking it.
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Our Verdict - La Colle Noire EDP
This is Dior's quiet luxury take on a fresh rose, a scent that whispers elegance rather than shouts. While some find it a bit too light or even unoriginal, others embrace its gentle charm and subtle complexity.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Flower in the Air EDT
La Colle Noire EDP

Notes

Only in Flower in the Air
Pear 61% Grapefruit 39%
Only in La Colle Noire
Blackcurrant 51% Lemon 49%
Shared Notes
Rose 52% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Musk 100% vs 100%

Accords

Flower in the Air La Colle Noire
100%
Floral
87%
87%
Rose
100%
66%
Fruity
74%
44%
Fresh
71%
68%
Musky
48%
68%
Citrus
48%
58%
Sweet
52%
49%
Aquatic
49%
Powdery
Oud
48%
Woody
47%
Floral shared
100%
87%
Rose shared
87%
100%
Fruity shared
66%
74%
Fresh shared
44%
71%
Musky shared
68%
48%
Citrus shared
68%
48%
Sweet shared
58%
52%
49%
49%
Oud
48%
47%

Performance

Flower in the Air La Colle Noire
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Flower in the Air

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its light, inoffensive floral and citrus profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear. Despite some reports of poor longevity, others find it long-lasting and appropriate for warm weather, boosting its versatility for day-to-day use over more formal settings.

La Colle Noire

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and elegant, fresh floral profile make it highly versatile for most occasions, especially daytime and intimate settings. It is too subtle for a strong formal statement and not invigorating enough for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, rose, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Flower in the Air EDT
La Colle Noire EDP
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