Fragrance comparison

Berlin vs Noi

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 80 ratings analysed

Berlin

Playboy

3.8672 votes

Rank #15,767 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Noi

Missoni

4.388 votes

Rank #18,554 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Berlin
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Noi
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Berlin2/4

Noi2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BerlinPlayboy

NoiMissoni

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 35%Had 21%Want 45%

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 16%Had 14%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

65%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

63%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityNoi

SillageNoi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBerlinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

ozonic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GinOrangeSpices

Heart

Red AppleCranberryGeranium

Base

SandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)oak moss

Top

Amalfi LemonOrangeNeroliGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

WatermelonBasilJasmineLemon VerbenaPeachCloveRed AppleRose

Base

oak mossSandalwoodPatchouliVirginia CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange, Red Apple, Sandalwood and oak moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,767

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac, Nathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#18,554

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerBerlinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Playboy Berlin hits skin with a brisk burst of icy gin, crushed oranges, and sharp kitchen spices before pivoting into a surprisingly cool fruity heart. The cranberry note gives the initial citrus a tart, slightly bitter edge, keeping the red apple from turning into pure sugar. As the boozy opening settles down, geran…

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Noi Missoni opens bright and busy, with lemon, grapefruit, mandarin and neroli giving it a sharp citrus lift before greener, fruitier notes come through. On skin it can feel like a vivid 1990s fresh chypre, juicy, aromatic and slightly mossy underneath. It suits shoppers who enjoy character in their citrus fragrances …

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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, Berlin or Noi?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Berlin is rated 3.86/5 from 72 votes; Noi is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Berlin for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Noi for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Berlin or Noi?

Noi lasts longest (Noi 75/100, Berlin 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Berlin or Noi?

Noi projects furthest (Noi 73/100, Berlin 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Berlin and Noi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange, Red Apple, Sandalwood and oak moss.

Is Berlin or Noi better for summer or winter?

Noi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Berlin and Noi?

Berlin has top notes of Gin, Orange and Spices, heart notes of Red Apple, Cranberry and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and oak moss. Noi has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Orange, Neroli and Grapefruit, heart notes of Watermelon, Basil, Jasmine and Lemon Verbena, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.