Fragrance comparison

Astrakan vs Nova Noir

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

Astrakan

Alexander

4.6015 votes

Rank #36,057 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Nova Noir

Maison de l'Avenir

4.569 votes

Rank #27,389 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nova Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Astrakan
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nova Noir
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Astrakan1/4

Nova Noir3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AstrakanAlexander

Nova NoirMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 74%

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 2%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

67%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityAstrakan

SillageNova Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNova NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

cinnamon84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

fresh61%

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

woody77%

amber69%

fruity61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonOrange

Heart

VanillaGurjan balsamBlack Orchid

Base

AppleSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

CinnamonLiquorFruity NotesAppleBergamotLemonLavender

Heart

TonkaEugenolOakJasmineGreen Notes

Base

VanillaSandalwoodPralineAmberLabdanumMuskPatchouliCopaiba balm

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Vanilla, Apple and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer23

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night89

Spring40

Summer0

Fall60

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex79

Women7

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,057

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,389

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerNova NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Astrakan is a warm, spiced apple scent with a smooth vanilla core and a woody, lightly earthy dry-down. It opens with cinnamon and orange, then leans into an apple-wine feeling that reads cosy and autumnal, more like a spiced dessert than a bright citrus. If you like cinnamon, vanilla and sandalwood with a fruity twis…

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Nova Noir is a warm, resinous option for cool evenings. It centers on a sweet vanilla base cut with sharp cinnamon and dark boozy top notes. The blend works best during autumn nights when you want an approachable, cozy trail that projects moderately without overpowering a room.

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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, Astrakan or Nova Noir?

Nova Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Astrakan is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes; Nova Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose Astrakan for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nova Noir for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Astrakan or Nova Noir?

Astrakan lasts longest (Astrakan 77/100, Nova Noir 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Astrakan or Nova Noir?

Nova Noir projects furthest (Nova Noir 75/100, Astrakan 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Astrakan and Nova Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Vanilla, Apple and Sandalwood.

Is Astrakan or Nova Noir better for summer or winter?

Astrakan suits daytime wear; Nova Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Astrakan and Nova Noir?

Astrakan has top notes of Cinnamon and Orange, heart notes of Vanilla, Gurjan balsam and Black Orchid, a base of Apple, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Nova Noir has top notes of Cinnamon, Liquor, Fruity Notes and Apple, heart notes of Tonka, Eugenol, Oak and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Praline and Amber.