Al Ibdaa Gold vs Big Ben London Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
99%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Big Ben London Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.
Al Ibdaa GoldChoose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Big Ben London NoirChoose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Al Ibdaa Gold1/4
Big Ben London Noir3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Big Ben London Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Big Ben London Noir
- Value for money
- Big Ben London Noir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Al Ibdaa Gold
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Al Ibdaa GoldArd Al ZaafaranBig Ben London NoirLe ChameauWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 131 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 45%Had 9%Want 45%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
41%Like
7%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
131 votes
0%Love
0%Like
100%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBig Ben London Noir
SillageBig Ben London Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBig Ben London NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
fruity91%
rose83%
musky74%
powdery65%
patchouli56%
fruity100%
floral91%
musky83%
patchouli74%
rose65%
powdery56%
Scent match99%Very similar · both floral, fruity and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Apple BlossomPeach
Heart
Pineapple blossom
Base
Wild RoseMuskPatchouli
Top15 to 30 minutes
PeachApple Blossom
Heart1 to 2 hours
Pineapple blossom
Base6 to 8 hours
PatchouliWild RoseMusk
InformationalShared notesApple Blossom, Peach, Pineapple blossom and Wild Rose. Durations are only published for Big Ben London Noir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer82
Fall0
Winter72
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,152
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews31
Overall rank#70,881
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAl Ibdaa GoldHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAl Ibdaa Gold opens with a bright burst of apple blossom and juicy peach that quickly turns into a sweet, bubbly fruit cocktail. As pineapple blossom emerges in the heart, the fragrance builds a thick floral density supported by patchouli and wild rose. It creates a bold, projecting aura best suited for cool spring ev…
Reviews →Big Ben London Noir by Le Chameau is a floral fruity unisex perfume launched in 2024 that balances sweet fruit nectar with an earthy, darker base. The scent opens with juicy peach and crisp apple blossom, establishing an immediate freshness. Soon, tropical pineapple blossom introduces a soft exotic floral character at…
Reviews →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, Al Ibdaa Gold or Big Ben London Noir?
Big Ben London Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Al Ibdaa Gold is rated 4.25/5 from 131 votes; Big Ben London Noir is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Al Ibdaa Gold for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Big Ben London Noir for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Al Ibdaa Gold or Big Ben London Noir?
Big Ben London Noir lasts longest (Big Ben London Noir 80/100, Al Ibdaa Gold 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Al Ibdaa Gold or Big Ben London Noir?
Big Ben London Noir projects furthest (Big Ben London Noir 75/100, Al Ibdaa Gold 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Al Ibdaa Gold and Big Ben London Noir smell similar?
Very similar: a 99% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and musky accords. Common notes include Apple Blossom, Peach, Pineapple blossom and Wild Rose.
Is Al Ibdaa Gold or Big Ben London Noir better for summer or winter?
Big Ben London Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Ibdaa Gold and Big Ben London Noir?
Al Ibdaa Gold has top notes of Apple Blossom and Peach, heart notes of Pineapple blossom, a base of Wild Rose, Musk and Patchouli. Big Ben London Noir has top notes of Peach and Apple Blossom, heart notes of Pineapple blossom, a base of Patchouli, Wild Rose and Musk.
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