Fragrance comparison

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver vs Noir Absolute

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver

Claus Porto

4.506 votes

Rank #51,804 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Noir Absolute

Testament London

4.005 votes

Rank #45,657 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Noir Absolute
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver2/4

Noir Absolute2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver
Sillage & projection: Noir Absolute
Value for money: Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Noir Absolute

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & VetyverClaus Porto

Noir AbsoluteTestament London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAgua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver

SillageNoir Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value44

Category winnerAgua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & VetyverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

citrus84%

rose77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

PatchouliRoseJasmineVetiver

Base4 to 7 hours

VanillaMusk

Top

BergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeRose

Heart

JasminePlumRaspberry

Base

AmberPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Patchouli and Rose. Durations are only published for Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,804

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,657

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNoir AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver by Claus Porto presents a classic chypre profile that balances brisk citrus with deep earthiness. The opening brings an instant burst of tart bergamot and sweet mandarin orange, cutting through warm air with crisp clarity. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance reveals…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver or Noir Absolute?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes; Noir Absolute is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Noir Absolute for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver or Noir Absolute?

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver lasts longest (Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver 65/100, Noir Absolute 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver or Noir Absolute?

Noir Absolute projects furthest (Noir Absolute 67/100, Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver and Noir Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Patchouli and Rose.

Is Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver or Noir Absolute better for summer or winter?

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver suits daytime wear; Noir Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver and Noir Absolute?

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose, Jasmine and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla 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.