La Colle Noire Eau de Parfum bottle La Colle Noire
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U Gender U
2018 Year 2017
££££ Price Tier ££
Firedance Eau de Parfum bottle Firedance

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - La Colle Noire
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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Our Verdict - Firedance
This one's a proper marmite fragrance - you'll either adore its smoky, fiery rose or be running for the hills. Definitely one for the bold, but sample first unless you fancy smelling like a bonfie gone wrong.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15% 21%
Floral 23% 19%
Fruity 23% 22%
Green 8% 4%
Sweet 18% 19%
Warm 1% 5%
Woody 1% 6%
Earthy 0% 4%
Animalic 25% 19%
Fresh 25% 23%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
La Colle Noire EdP
Firedance EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 49% vs 45%
Only in La Colle Noire
Blackcurrant 51%
Only in Firedance
Red Apple 54%
Only in La Colle Noire
Musk 100%

Accords

La Colle Noire Firedance
100%
Rose
100%
87%
Floral
51%
Leather
76%
74%
Fruity
71%
Fresh
48%
Oud
71%
47%
Woody
67%
Patchouli
63%
52%
Sweet
Animalic
52%
48%
Musky
45%
48%
Citrus
Rose shared
100%
100%
Floral shared
87%
51%
76%
74%
71%
Oud shared
48%
71%
Woody shared
47%
67%
63%
52%
52%
Musky shared
48%
45%
48%

Performance

La Colle Noire Firedance
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Firedance

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent, smoky character and significant longevity make it unsuitable for the office where it could overwhelm. It shines brightest on dates or informal evening events, where its mysterious allure can be appreciated without being overbearing. Due to its intense sillage and lasting power, it's a poor choice for casual daytime wear or sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
83%
Accord
57%
Key Similarities

Both share Rose, Oud, Woody accords and Rose, Lemon notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

La Colle Noire
Firedance
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