Fragrance comparison

#445 NCE-LED vs Metal Absolu

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

#445 NCE-LED

Le Ré Noir

3.8312 votes

Rank #58,184 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Metal Absolu

Jardin de France

3.7966 votes

Rank #32,666 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Metal Absolu takes 5 of 5 categories.

#445 NCE-LED
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Metal Absolu
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

#445 NCE-LED0/5

Metal Absolu5/5

Ratings & consensus: Metal Absolu
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Metal Absolu
Sillage & projection: Metal Absolu
Value for money: Metal Absolu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Metal Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

#445 NCE-LEDLe Ré Noir

Metal AbsoluJardin de France

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 35%Had 26%Want 39%

3.79/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 39%Had 23%Want 38%

Category winnerMetal AbsoluRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

27%Love

45%Like

8%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMetal Absolu

SillageMetal Absolu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMetal AbsoluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh83%

fresh spicy74%

earthy65%

ozonic56%

fresh spicy100%

citrus91%

fresh83%

aldehydic74%

aromatic65%

woody56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, fresh and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

VetiverGingerOzonic notesAldehydesLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemongrassGinger

Heart

AldehydesGreen Tea

Base

VetiverVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Ginger and Aldehydes. Durations are only published for #445 NCE-LED, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter53

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Work 39%Casual 37%Date 15%Party 9%

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,184

PerfumerValery Sokolov

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,666

PerfumerJustine Brivet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMetal AbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not expect a typical cologne here. #445 NCE-LED by Le Ré Noir opens with an icy slap of aldehydes, sharp lemon oil, and a cool surge of ozonic notes that feels like brisk morning air right after a thunderstorm. Valery Sokolov captures the tension of travel, named after the flight corridor between Nice and Saint Pet…

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Jardin de France Metal Absolu opens with a crisp burst of lemongrass and crushed ginger that feels cold, sharp, and intensely clean. Within ten minutes, sparkling aldehydes lift a dry green tea heart, giving the scent a bright metallic sheen reminiscent of chilled steel or freshly cut stems. As the sharp top notes mel…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, #445 NCE-LED or Metal Absolu?

Metal Absolu takes 5 of 5 categories. #445 NCE-LED is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes; Metal Absolu is rated 3.79/5 from 66 votes. Choose #445 NCE-LED for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Metal Absolu for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, #445 NCE-LED or Metal Absolu?

Metal Absolu lasts longest (Metal Absolu 66/100, #445 NCE-LED 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #445 NCE-LED or Metal Absolu?

Metal Absolu projects furthest (Metal Absolu 63/100, #445 NCE-LED 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #445 NCE-LED and Metal Absolu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, fresh and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Ginger and Aldehydes.

Is #445 NCE-LED or Metal Absolu better for summer or winter?

#445 NCE-LED suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #445 NCE-LED and Metal Absolu?

#445 NCE-LED features Vetiver, Ginger, Ozonic notes, Aldehydes and Lemon. Metal Absolu has top notes of Lemongrass and Ginger, heart notes of Aldehydes and Green Tea, a base of Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Amber.