Fragrance comparison

Acumen Noir vs Été Sauvage

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 52 ratings analysed

Acumen Noir

Dilís Parfum

3.9522 votes

Rank #48,305 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Été Sauvage

Alexandria Fragrances

4.2130 votes

Rank #27,678 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Été Sauvage takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Acumen Noir1/5

Été Sauvage4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acumen NoirDilís Parfum

Été SauvageAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 47%Had 18%Want 35%

4.21/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 55%Had 12%Want 33%

Category winnerÉté SauvageRating 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

40%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityÉté Sauvage

SillageÉté Sauvage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value53

Category winnerAcumen NoirBest 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%

aromatic69%

musky61%

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

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night87

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,305

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,678

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerÉté SauvageHigher 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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Été Sauvage opens with bright bergamot, then settles into a familiar mix of lavender, peppery spice and smooth ambroxan. Vanilla softens the base, so the scent reads fresher at first and warmer as it dries down. It suits men who enjoy modern spicy aromatics with a slightly sweeter finish. Based on the available wear d…

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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 Été Sauvage?

Été Sauvage takes 4 of 5 categories. Acumen Noir is rated 3.95/5 from 22 votes; Été Sauvage is rated 4.21/5 from 30 votes. Choose Acumen Noir for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Été Sauvage for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acumen Noir or Été Sauvage?

Été Sauvage lasts longest (Été Sauvage 76/100, Acumen Noir 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acumen Noir or Été Sauvage?

Été Sauvage projects furthest (Été Sauvage 65/100, Acumen Noir 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acumen Noir and Été Sauvage 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 Été Sauvage better for summer or winter?

Acumen Noir suits evening wear; Été Sauvage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acumen Noir and Été Sauvage?

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