Fragrance comparison

5 THE INVESTIGATOR vs Tuxedo Noir

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

2 wins

5 THE INVESTIGATOR

hOUSE OF hELIOS

5.001 votes

Rank #51,600 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Tuxedo Noir

LANSY

3.673 votes

Rank #52,552 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

5 THE INVESTIGATOR takes 2 of 4 categories.

5 THE INVESTIGATOR
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tuxedo Noir
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

5 THE INVESTIGATOR2/4

Tuxedo Noir1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: 5 THE INVESTIGATOR
Value for money: Tuxedo Noir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 5 THE INVESTIGATOR

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

5 THE INVESTIGATORhOUSE OF hELIOS

Tuxedo NoirLANSY

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

33%Love

0%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityTie

Sillage5 THE INVESTIGATOR

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value63

Category winnerTuxedo NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

green60%

lavender50%

patchouli100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MandarinOrangeLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderRosemaryNeroliBasil

Base4-6 hrs

Tonka BeanCedarwoodVetiver

Top

BergamotGrapefruitOrangePepperCorianderLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineGardeniaRosemaryLavenderGeraniumSea NotesNeroli

Base

PatchouliMuskAmberCedarHeliotropeVetiver

InformationalShared notesOrange, Lemon, Lavender and Rosemary. Durations are only published for 5 THE INVESTIGATOR, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 14%Party 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,600

PerfumerMarine Mercé

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,552

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner5 THE INVESTIGATORHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Helios 5 The Investigator wakes up your senses with a sharp squeeze of yellow lemon, ripe mandarin, and juicy orange. The citrus burst is bright. It does not linger long, though. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk top notes step aside for an aromatic garden blend of clean lavender, peppery basil, and crisp ros…

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Tuxedo Noir opens with bright citrus and pepper, then settles into a cleaner aromatic heart with lavender, neroli and a light marine touch. As it dries down, patchouli, musk and amber give it a woody, powdery finish that reads familiar and easy to wear. It looks aimed at men who like fresh designer-style scents with a…

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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, 5 THE INVESTIGATOR or Tuxedo Noir?

5 THE INVESTIGATOR takes 2 of 4 categories. 5 THE INVESTIGATOR is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Tuxedo Noir is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose 5 THE INVESTIGATOR for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tuxedo Noir for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 5 THE INVESTIGATOR or Tuxedo Noir?

They last about the same: 5 THE INVESTIGATOR 50/100, Tuxedo Noir 50/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 5 THE INVESTIGATOR or Tuxedo Noir?

5 THE INVESTIGATOR projects furthest (5 THE INVESTIGATOR 50/100, Tuxedo Noir 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 5 THE INVESTIGATOR and Tuxedo Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Orange, Lemon, Lavender and Rosemary.

Is 5 THE INVESTIGATOR or Tuxedo Noir better for summer or winter?

5 THE INVESTIGATOR suits daytime wear; Tuxedo Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 5 THE INVESTIGATOR and Tuxedo Noir?

5 THE INVESTIGATOR has top notes of Mandarin, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Neroli and Basil, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedarwood and Vetiver. Tuxedo Noir has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Rosemary and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Amber and Cedar.