Fragrance comparison

Asma vs Jean Lowe Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 490 ratings analysed

Asma

Naseem

3.754 votes

Rank #65,132 OudAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

71%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Jean Lowe Noir

Maison Alhambra

4.09486 votes

Rank #1,251 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jean Lowe Noir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Asma
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Jean Lowe Noir
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Asma0/4

Jean Lowe Noir4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AsmaNaseem

Jean Lowe NoirMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

4.09/ 5 · 486 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

75%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

49%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

486 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityJean Lowe Noir

SillageJean Lowe Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value87

Category winnerJean Lowe NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

smoky77%

leather69%

fruity61%

amber100%

oud88%

warm spicy77%

smoky65%

rose53%

balsamic42%

Scent match71%Closely related · both amber, oud and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseRaspberryRose

Heart

BirchAmberwoodLeather

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Saffron

Top

Agarwood (Oud)Incense

Heart

RoseRaspberrySaffronBirch

Base

AmberBenzoinGeranium

InformationalShared notesIncense, Raspberry, Rose and Birch. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring22

Summer6

Fall82

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,251

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews73

Category winnerJean Lowe NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Asma opens with smoky incense, tart raspberry and a touch of rose, then settles into a darker leather and amberwood core. The dry-down leans oud, saffron and warm spice, giving it a dense, slightly sweet Middle Eastern style. It reads more evening-friendly than casual, and the balance of smoke, leather and fruit may s…

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Jean Lowe Noir by Maison Alhambra delivers a dense, resinous profile anchored in incense and dark woods. It leans heavily into oud and spice, offering an intense presence suited for winter evenings and formal wear. The fragrance balances smoky depth with a persistent rose heart, creating a polarizing and strictly masc…

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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, Asma or Jean Lowe Noir?

Jean Lowe Noir takes 4 of 4 categories. Asma is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Jean Lowe Noir is rated 4.09/5 from 486 votes. Choose Asma for a oud and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Jean Lowe Noir for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Asma or Jean Lowe Noir?

Jean Lowe Noir lasts longest (Jean Lowe Noir 80/100, Asma 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Asma or Jean Lowe Noir?

Jean Lowe Noir projects furthest (Jean Lowe Noir 73/100, Asma 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Asma and Jean Lowe Noir smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, oud and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Raspberry, Rose and Birch.

Is Asma or Jean Lowe Noir better for summer or winter?

Asma suits evening wear; Jean Lowe Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Asma and Jean Lowe Noir?

Asma has top notes of Incense, Raspberry and Rose, heart notes of Birch, Amberwood and Leather, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron. Jean Lowe Noir has top notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Incense, heart notes of Rose, Raspberry, Saffron and Birch, a base of Amber, Benzoin and Geranium.