Fragrance comparison

Bang Bang vs Lavanda Nobile

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 473 ratings analysed

Bang Bang

Marc Jacobs

3.90436 votes

Rank #5,249 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Lavanda Nobile

Nobile 1942

4.1137 votes

Rank #25,941 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lavanda Nobile takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bang Bang
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lavanda Nobile
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bang Bang2/7

Lavanda Nobile5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bang BangMarc Jacobs

Lavanda NobileNobile 1942

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 436 votes

Have 44%Had 31%Want 24%

4.11/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 19%Had 17%Want 64%

Category winnerLavanda NobileRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

436 votes

32%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerLavanda NobileMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLavanda Nobile

SillageLavanda Nobile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBang BangBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody90%

powdery80%

aromatic70%

citrus60%

musky50%

aromatic100%

lavender92%

citrus84%

amber77%

marine69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomWatercressAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Sandalwood

Base5-7 hrs

Musk

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotCardamom

Heart

LavenderSea waterGuaiac Wood

Base

AmberOakmossMuskTonka BeanBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Amalfi Lemon and Musk. Durations are only published for Bang Bang, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter72

Day100

Night37

Spring88

Summer100

Fall88

Winter38

Day100

Night47

Category winnerLavanda NobileMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex8

Women5

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 14%Party 12%

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,249

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#25,941

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBang BangHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Bang Bang delivers a crisp, energizing spin on masculine woods that feels easy to wear from the very first spray. It kicks off with a bright splash of Amalfi lemon, green watercress, and cool cardamom. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus mellows into a smooth core of creamy sandalwood and clean cashmer…

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Lavanda Nobile by Nobile 1942 opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, Calabrian bergamot, and crushed cardamom. The citrus quickly yields to a cool, aromatic heart dominated by French and Scottish lavender, paired with salty sea water and dry guaiac wood. As the fragrance settles on skin, a warm base of amber, oakmo…

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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, Bang Bang or Lavanda Nobile?

Lavanda Nobile takes 5 of 7 categories. Bang Bang is rated 3.90/5 from 436 votes; Lavanda Nobile is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes. Choose Bang Bang for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lavanda Nobile for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bang Bang or Lavanda Nobile?

Lavanda Nobile lasts longest (Lavanda Nobile 80/100, Bang Bang 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bang Bang or Lavanda Nobile?

Lavanda Nobile projects furthest (Lavanda Nobile 69/100, Bang Bang 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bang Bang and Lavanda Nobile smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Amalfi Lemon and Musk.

Is Bang Bang or Lavanda Nobile better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lavanda Nobile is the stronger pick. For winter, Bang Bang is the stronger pick. Bang Bang suits daytime wear; Lavanda Nobile suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bang Bang and Lavanda Nobile?

Bang Bang has top notes of Cardamom, Watercress and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood, a base of Musk. Lavanda Nobile has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Sea water and Guaiac Wood, a base of Amber, Oakmoss, Musk and Tonka Bean.