Fragrance comparison

Arcanum vs Cé Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 398 ratings analysed

Arcanum

Incarna parfums

4.1763 votes

Rank #10,025 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Cé Noir

Beyoncé

3.91335 votes

Rank #1,389 AmberHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cé Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Arcanum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cé Noir
Choose it for a amber and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Arcanum2/7

Cé Noir5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArcanumIncarna parfums

Cé NoirBeyoncé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 62%

3.91/ 5 · 335 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

Category winnerArcanumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

67%Love

12%Like

4%Ok

3%Dislike

13%Hate

314 votes

Category winnerArcanumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityCé Noir

SillageCé Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value59

Category winnerCé NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

sweet80%

balsamic70%

warm spicy60%

fruity50%

amber100%

honey90%

sweet80%

white floral70%

floral60%

rose50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CognacPlumRose

Heart

TobaccoOakHoneyAlmond

Base

Peru BalsamTolu BalsamAmberMyrrhMossSandalwoodBenzoin

Top

HoneyClementine

Heart

Jasmine SambacRose

Base

AmberMyrrh

InformationalShared notesRose, Honey, Amber and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer4

Fall100

Winter79

Day33

Night100

Spring83

Summer64

Fall100

Winter93

Day87

Night100

Category winnerCé NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex70

Women22

Men4

Unisex50

Women46

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,025

PerfumerNatalia Vitkovskaya

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#1,389

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews83

Category winnerCé NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arcanum by Incarna Parfums is a rich unisex scent centered on cognac, dried fruits, and tobacco. Launched in 2018, it delivers a dense, resinous profile ideal for cold weather wear. This fragrance stands out for its deep, honeyed woody character that develops slowly on the skin. It suits those seeking a bold, cozy sig…

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Cé Noir by Beyoncé is a sweet amber-floral fragrance that centers on realistic honey and clementine. It balances white florals with a warm, resinous base of myrrh and amber. Designed for those seeking a modern gourmand, it performs well during the cooler months and transitions effectively from late afternoon gathering…

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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, Arcanum or Cé Noir?

Cé Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Arcanum is rated 4.17/5 from 63 votes; Cé Noir is rated 3.91/5 from 335 votes. Choose Arcanum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cé Noir for a amber and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arcanum or Cé Noir?

Cé Noir lasts longest (Cé Noir 83/100, Arcanum 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arcanum or Cé Noir?

Cé Noir projects furthest (Cé Noir 76/100, Arcanum 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arcanum and Cé Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Rose, Honey, Amber and Myrrh.

Is Arcanum or Cé Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cé Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Cé Noir is the stronger pick. Arcanum suits evening wear; Cé Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arcanum and Cé Noir?

Arcanum has top notes of Cognac, Plum and Rose, heart notes of Tobacco, Oak, Honey and Almond, a base of Peru Balsam, Tolu Balsam, Amber and Myrrh. Cé Noir has top notes of Honey and Clementine, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Amber and Myrrh.