ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire vs Maison Asrar Bonita

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium.

At a glance

ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire costs £29 and Maison Asrar Bonita costs £35.95, so ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire is £6.95 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 13 distinct notes listed across both (38%). ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire is Extrait and listed as feminine, while Maison Asrar Bonita is EDP and listed as feminine. Both are inspired by Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium.

ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire

Fleur Noire is ALT. Fragrances' comparison to YSL Black Opium, the coffee and vanilla gourmand that redefined the sweet oriental category when it launched in 2014.

Maison Asrar Bonita

Maison Asrar Bonita is a sweet floral gourmand fragrance that a retailer compares with Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium, opening with lily of the valley, orange blossom and pear before a coffee and jasmine heart settles into vanilla and musk.

Comparison

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Shared Notes

• Pear
• Orange Blossom
• Coffee
• Jasmine
• Vanilla

5 shared notes.

How the notes differ

ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire lists Pink Pepper, Bitter Almond, Licorice, Patchouli, Cedar and Cashmere Wood that Maison Asrar Bonita does not.

Maison Asrar Bonita lists Lily Of The Valley and Musk that ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire

• Vanilla
• Patchouli
• Coffee
• Bitter

Maison Asrar Bonita

• Sweet
• Musky
• Floral
• Vanilla
• Gourmand
• Fruity
• Coffee
• White floral

Both share Vanilla and Coffee. ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire also lists Patchouli and Bitter. Maison Asrar Bonita also lists Sweet, Musky, Floral, Gourmand, Fruity and White floral.

Vibes

ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire

• Sweet
• Dark
• Warm
• Modern
• Gourmand
• Oriental

Maison Asrar Bonita

• Clean
• Sweet
• Dark
• Seductive
• Warm
• Modern
• Feminine
• Gourmand

Both share Sweet, Dark, Warm, Modern and Gourmand. ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire also lists Oriental. Maison Asrar Bonita also lists Clean, Seductive and Feminine.

Occasions

ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire

• Signature
• Evening
• Social
• Autumn
• Winter
• Night out
• Cooler weather

Maison Asrar Bonita

• Signature
• Evening
• Autumn
• Winter
• Date night

Both share Signature, Evening, Autumn and Winter. ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire also lists Social, Night out and Cooler weather. Maison Asrar Bonita also lists Date night.

Performance

ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire

• Long lasting

Maison Asrar Bonita

• Moderate projection
• Moderate longevity

ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire lists Long lasting. Maison Asrar Bonita lists Moderate projection and Moderate longevity.

Style lane

ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire

• Vanilla gourmand

Maison Asrar Bonita

• Floral gourmand

ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire lists Vanilla gourmand. Maison Asrar Bonita lists Floral gourmand.

Quick verdict

• Longevity: Wins ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire (7.5/10)
• Projection: Wins ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire (7.2/10)
• Scent accuracy: Wins ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire (8.4/10)
• Value for money: Wins ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire (8.5/10)
• Price: Wins ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire (£29)

ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire has 1 community review and Maison Asrar Bonita has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire or Maison Asrar Bonita?

ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire costs £29 and Maison Asrar Bonita costs £35.95, so ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire is £6.95 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire or Maison Asrar Bonita?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Maison Asrar Bonita 6.5 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire rates higher.

Which projects more, ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire or Maison Asrar Bonita?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire 7.2 out of 10 for projection and Maison Asrar Bonita 6.0 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire rates higher.

Which is closer to Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium, ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire or Maison Asrar Bonita?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire 8.4 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Maison Asrar Bonita 7.0 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire rates higher.

Which is better value, ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire or Maison Asrar Bonita?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Maison Asrar Bonita 7.5 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire rates higher.

What notes do ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire and Maison Asrar Bonita share?

They share 5 notes: Pear, Orange Blossom, Coffee, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Which occasions suit ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire and Maison Asrar Bonita?

ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Autumn, Winter, Night out and Cooler weather. Maison Asrar Bonita is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter and Date night.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

• Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium vs ALT. Fragrances Fleur Noire
• Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium vs Maison Asrar Bonita

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