Fragrance comparison

Acumen Noir vs Voyage

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

Acumen Noir

Dilís Parfum

3.9522 votes

Rank #48,182 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Voyage

Elode

3.754 votes

Rank #56,359 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

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

Acumen Noir2/5

Voyage2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acumen NoirDilís Parfum

VoyageElode

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 47%Had 18%Want 35%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 40%Had 40%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

25%Love

25%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityVoyage

SillageAcumen Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value90

Category winnerVoyageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

vanilla88%

lavender77%

amber65%

aromatic53%

musky42%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

anis84%

lavender77%

vanilla69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fresh spicy, vanilla and lavender

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bergamot

Heart1 to 3 hours

Sichuan PepperLavenderNutmegAnise

Base2 to 4 hours

Vanilla

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer36

Fall100

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,182

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAcumen NoirHigher 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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Voyage by Elode brings a crisp, accessible take on the classic fresh spicy masculine genre. It opens with a bright splash of tart bergamot that quickly greets a lively, aromatic heart. That middle layer pairs piquant Sichuan pepper and warm nutmeg with clean lavender and a distinct licorice twist of anise. As it settl…

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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 Voyage?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Acumen Noir is rated 3.95/5 from 22 votes; Voyage is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Acumen Noir for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Voyage for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acumen Noir or Voyage?

Voyage lasts longest (Voyage 60/100, Acumen Noir 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acumen Noir or Voyage?

Acumen Noir projects furthest (Acumen Noir 49/100, Voyage 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acumen Noir and Voyage smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, vanilla and lavender accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Nutmeg and Anise.

Is Acumen Noir or Voyage better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Acumen Noir and Voyage?

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