Fragrance comparison

Acumen Noir vs Salvo Intense

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 446 ratings analysed

Acumen Noir

Dilís Parfum

3.9522 votes

Rank #48,305 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Salvo Intense

Maison Alhambra

4.12424 votes

Rank #3,636 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Salvo Intense takes 5 of 5 categories.

Acumen Noir
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Salvo Intense
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Acumen Noir0/5

Salvo Intense5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acumen NoirDilís Parfum

Salvo IntenseMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 47%Had 18%Want 35%

4.12/ 5 · 424 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerSalvo IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

32%Like

36%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

41%Love

40%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

424 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySalvo Intense

SillageSalvo Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value88

Category winnerSalvo IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

vanilla88%

lavender77%

amber65%

aromatic53%

musky42%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

amber84%

lavender77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

Scent match68%Closely related · both fresh spicy, lavender and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

PepperLavenderNutmegAnise

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaAmbroxan

Top

Bergamot

Heart

LavenderSichuan PepperStar AniseNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Nutmeg and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Acumen Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer36

Fall100

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Spring100

Summer88

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Men97

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,305

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,636

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Category winnerSalvo IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Acumen Noir by Dilís Parfum delivers a fresh spicy and warm aromatic profile built on classic oriental fougere traditions. It opens with bright, crisp bergamot that quickly greets a lively heart of black pepper, aromatic lavender, warm nutmeg, and licorice-tinted anise. As the initial zest settles, smooth vanilla and …

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Salvo Intense by Maison Alhambra provides an aromatic experience centered on bergamot and spicy notes. This budget-friendly fragrance aims for a fresh and masculine profile, suitable for daily wear. It relies on a blend of lavender and ambroxan to maintain presence throughout the day. Ideal for those seeking a reliabl…

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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, Acumen Noir or Salvo Intense?

Salvo Intense takes 5 of 5 categories. Acumen Noir is rated 3.95/5 from 22 votes; Salvo Intense is rated 4.12/5 from 424 votes. Choose Acumen Noir for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Salvo Intense for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Acumen Noir or Salvo Intense?

Salvo Intense lasts longest (Salvo Intense 65/100, Acumen Noir 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acumen Noir or Salvo Intense?

Salvo Intense projects furthest (Salvo Intense 54/100, Acumen Noir 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acumen Noir and Salvo Intense smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, lavender and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Nutmeg and Vanilla.

Is Acumen Noir or Salvo Intense better for summer or winter?

Acumen Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acumen Noir and Salvo Intense?

Acumen Noir has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Pepper, Lavender, Nutmeg and Anise, a base of Vanilla and Ambroxan. Salvo Intense has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Sichuan Pepper, Star Anise and Nutmeg, a base of Ambroxan and Vanilla.