Fragrance comparison

Arthemisia vs No. 4 Nappa Noir

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

3 wins

Arthemisia

G-Nose Perfumes

5.007 votes

Rank #40,600 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

No. 4 Nappa Noir

Six Scents

3.8731 votes

Rank #18,729 LeatherPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arthemisia takes 3 of 4 categories.

Arthemisia
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. 4 Nappa Noir
Choose it for a leather and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Arthemisia3/4

No. 4 Nappa Noir1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Arthemisia
Sillage & projection: Arthemisia
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Arthemisia
Fragranxe ranking: No. 4 Nappa Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArthemisiaG-Nose Perfumes

No. 4 Nappa NoirSix Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 18%Had 14%Want 68%

3.87/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 34%Had 4%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

32%Love

45%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityArthemisia

SillageArthemisia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

powdery84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

musky61%

leather100%

powdery92%

violet84%

iris77%

smoky69%

animalic61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

VioletCedarNutmegCloves

Base8-10+ hrs

AmberMuskPatchouliTonka BeanVanilla

Notes

LeatherVioletOrris RootBiscuitTobaccoBirchClovesCoffeeNutmegViolet LeafCinnamonStyrax

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerArthemisiaLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night92

Spring56

Summer13

Fall100

Winter100

Day52

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 33%Work 26%Casual 23%Party 18%

Men27

Unisex67

Women7

Date 33%Casual 26%Party 23%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,600

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,729

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerNo. 4 Nappa NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arthemisia by G-Nose Perfumes is an earthy, spicy wooden fragrance built around a surprisingly cool floral core. Do not overspray this. The perfume opens with cracked cardamom pods and zesty bergamot peel that give off a quick, sharp alcohol snap before warming on the skin. Within twenty minutes, powdery violet blooms…

Reviews →

Six Scents No. 4 Nappa Noir is a smooth leather fragrance centered around supple glove leather, powdery violet, and sweet spiced biscuit. Created by master perfumer Calice Becker, the scent opens with a distinct burst of violet leaf, dark birch, and cracked black pepper before settling into a warm core of orris root, …

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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, Arthemisia or No. 4 Nappa Noir?

Arthemisia takes 3 of 4 categories. Arthemisia is rated 5.00/5 from 7 votes; No. 4 Nappa Noir is rated 3.87/5 from 31 votes. Choose Arthemisia for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No. 4 Nappa Noir for a leather and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arthemisia or No. 4 Nappa Noir?

Arthemisia lasts longest (Arthemisia 85/100, No. 4 Nappa Noir 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arthemisia or No. 4 Nappa Noir?

Arthemisia projects furthest (Arthemisia 79/100, No. 4 Nappa Noir 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arthemisia and No. 4 Nappa Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Nutmeg and Cloves.

Is Arthemisia or No. 4 Nappa Noir better for summer or winter?

Arthemisia suits daytime wear; No. 4 Nappa Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arthemisia and No. 4 Nappa Noir?

Arthemisia has top notes of Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Cedar, Nutmeg and Cloves, a base of Amber, Musk, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. No. 4 Nappa Noir features Leather, Violet, Orris Root, Biscuit and Tobacco.