Fragrance comparison

Acumen Noir vs X Change Unlimited Night

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

Acumen Noir

Dilís Parfum

3.9522 votes

Rank #48,305 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

X Change Unlimited Night

Karen Low

—0 votes

Rank #79,238 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Acumen Noir
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
X Change Unlimited Night
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Acumen Noir1/2

X Change Unlimited Night1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acumen NoirDilís Parfum

X Change Unlimited NightKaren Low

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 47%Had 18%Want 35%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageX Change Unlimited Night

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

vanilla88%

lavender77%

amber65%

aromatic53%

musky42%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

lavender61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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

Top

AniseBergamotPepper

Heart

Lavender

Base

VanillaVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Lavender and Anise. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,305

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#79,238

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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X Change Unlimited Night by Karen Low delivers a sharp, clean aromatic punch suited for casual evening wear in autumn. Spicy black pepper and licorice-like anise cut through a fresh opening of bergamot, settling into clean lavender and earthy patchouli. It is an affordable option for guys who want a dark, fresh daily …

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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 projects more, Acumen Noir or X Change Unlimited Night?

X Change Unlimited Night projects furthest (X Change Unlimited Night 63/100, Acumen Noir 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acumen Noir and X Change Unlimited Night smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Lavender and Anise.

Is Acumen Noir or X Change Unlimited Night better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Acumen Noir and X Change Unlimited Night?

Acumen Noir has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Pepper, Lavender, Nutmeg and Anise, a base of Vanilla and Ambroxan. X Change Unlimited Night has top notes of Anise, Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver and Patchouli.