1995 vs Noir Gem
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1995 takes 4 of 5 categories.
1995Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Noir GemChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
19954/5
Noir Gem1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- 1995
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1995
- Sillage & projection
- 1995
- Value for money
- Noir Gem
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1995
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1995Henry JacquesNoir GemI-Scents PremiumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.73/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 31%Had 1%Want 68%
3.50/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 59%Had 18%Want 24%
Category winner1995Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate73%Love
27%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
20%Love
20%Like
50%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1995
Sillage1995
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNoir GemBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody90%
fresh spicy80%
lavender70%
citrus60%
mossy50%
woody100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderBergamotBasil
Heart
CypressFirJuniper
Base
MossPatchouliLeather
Top15-30 mins
RosemaryArtemisiaLavenderBasilLimeBergamotLemonMint
Heart2-3 hrs
CloveCinnamonJuniperJasmineAngelicaCorianderAbsinthe
Base4-6 hrs
LeatherAmberPatchouliOakmossVetiverPine needlesResinFir
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Basil and Fir. Durations are only published for Noir Gem, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer64
Fall100
Winter91
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall80
Winter40
Day100
Night80
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,412
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#66,723
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner1995Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot1995 by Henry Jacques marries sharp French lavender and bergamot with a dense coniferous heart of cypress, fir, and juniper. As it warms on skin, dark oakmoss, patchouli, and supple leather build a dry, vintage barbering accord. It suits cool autumn mornings and formal evening events where a refined, structured green …
Reviews →Noir Gem by I-Scents Premium opens with an aggressive burst of cold mint, bitter artemisia, and crushed rosemary. Within three minutes, the sharp alcohol flash recedes, revealing a brisk barbershop heart driven by soapy lavender and warm cinnamon. The composition smells distinctly classic. It recalls the assertive aro…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 1995 or Noir Gem?
1995 takes 4 of 5 categories. 1995 is rated 4.73/5 from 15 votes; Noir Gem is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose 1995 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Noir Gem for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1995 or Noir Gem?
1995 lasts longest (1995 82/100, Noir Gem 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1995 or Noir Gem?
1995 projects furthest (1995 66/100, Noir Gem 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1995 and Noir Gem smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Basil and Fir.
Is 1995 or Noir Gem better for summer or winter?
1995 suits evening wear; Noir Gem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1995 and Noir Gem?
1995 has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Cypress, Fir and Juniper, a base of Moss, Patchouli and Leather. Noir Gem has top notes of Rosemary, Artemisia, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Clove, Cinnamon, Juniper and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Amber, Patchouli and Oakmoss.
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