Fragrance comparison

Ace vs Noir Absolute

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ace

Chris Adams

4.449 votes

Rank #33,265 WoodyWhite Floral

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58%scent match

Closely related

Noir Absolute

Testament London

4.005 votes

Rank #48,480 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ace takes 4 of 4 categories.

Ace
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Noir Absolute
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ace4/4

Noir Absolute0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AceChris Adams

Noir AbsoluteTestament London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 22%Had 22%Want 56%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAce

SillageAce

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value44

Category winnerAceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

rose77%

citrus69%

amber61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-20 mins

PlumBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineRose

Base5-7 hrs

CedarAmberVetiverMusk

Top

BergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeRose

Heart

JasminePlumRaspberry

Base

AmberPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesPlum, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Ace, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night25

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,265

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#48,480

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chris Adams Ace opens with an immediate crackle of tart grapefruit and bitter bergamot peel. A thick splash of dark plum follows right behind it, adding juicy sweetness without tilting into sugary syrup. The burst settles fast. Within twenty minutes, clean jasmine petals and dewy rose emerge to create a crisp, freshly…

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Noir Absolute by Testament London starts with a bright citrus sparkle of grapefruit and mandarin orange before turning into a deep, jammy plum and raspberry center. A warm foundation of patchouli, amber, and vanilla grounds the fragrance, making it a rich option for cold winter nights.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ace or Noir Absolute?

Ace takes 4 of 4 categories. Ace is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Noir Absolute is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Ace for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Noir Absolute for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ace or Noir Absolute?

Ace lasts longest (Ace 65/100, Noir Absolute 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ace or Noir Absolute?

Projection is very close: Ace 68/100, Noir Absolute 67/100 for sillage.

Do Ace and Noir Absolute smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Plum, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Jasmine.

Is Ace or Noir Absolute better for summer or winter?

Ace suits daytime wear; Noir Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ace and Noir Absolute?

Ace has top notes of Plum, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Cedar, Amber, Vetiver and Musk. Noir Absolute has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Rose, heart notes of Jasmine, Plum and Raspberry, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vetiver.