Fragrance comparison

Alexandre vs Gangster Noir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

Alexandre

Prudence Paris

3.004 votes

Rank #67,612 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

Gangster Noir

Brocard

3.502 votes

Rank #68,841 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alexandre takes 2 of 3 categories.

Alexandre
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gangster Noir
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Alexandre2/3

Gangster Noir0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlexandrePrudence Paris

Gangster NoirBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 28%Had 11%Want 61%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAlexandre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

lavender69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

cinnamon77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

Scent match75%Very similar · both warm spicy, amber and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomBergamotMintArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderOrange BlossomCinnamonCumin

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarAmberTonka BeanVanillaSandalwood

Notes

SandalwoodTonka BeanLavenderCinnamonVanillaAmberCuminCardamomOrange BlossomArtemisiaBergamotCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Artemisia and Lavender. Durations are only published for Alexandre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,612

PerfumerPrudence Kilgour

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#68,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlexandreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alexandre by Prudence Paris opens with a lively snap of spearmint, zesty bergamot, and herbal artemisia that feels like stepping out of a classic barbershop on a crisp morning. As the initial brightness settles over the first half hour, aromatic French lavender joins forces with sweet orange blossom, grounded by warm …

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Brocard Gangster Noir opens with a flash of sharp mint, fresh bergamot, and bitter artemisia before quickly shifting into a warm core. Cinnamon, cumin, and lavender create a dry spicy punch on skin. As hours pass, rich vanilla, amber, and tonka bean build a sweet powdery finish with cedar grounding the base.

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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, Alexandre or Gangster Noir?

Alexandre takes 2 of 3 categories. Alexandre is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Gangster Noir is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Alexandre for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gangster Noir for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Alexandre or Gangster Noir?

They last about the same: Alexandre 80/100, Gangster Noir 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Alexandre or Gangster Noir?

Alexandre projects furthest (Alexandre 70/100, Gangster Noir 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alexandre and Gangster Noir smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Artemisia and Lavender.

Is Alexandre or Gangster Noir better for summer or winter?

Alexandre suits daytime wear; Gangster Noir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alexandre and Gangster Noir?

Alexandre has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Artemisia, heart notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Cumin, a base of Cedar, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Gangster Noir features Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Lavender, Cinnamon and Vanilla.