Fragrance comparison

Bogner Man vs Noir Gem

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 98 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bogner Man

Bogner

4.0988 votes

Rank #13,347 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Noir Gem

I-Scents Premium

3.5010 votes

Rank #66,524 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bogner Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bogner Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Noir Gem
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bogner Man4/5

Noir Gem1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bogner ManBogner

Noir GemI-Scents Premium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 41%Had 21%Want 39%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 59%Had 18%Want 24%

Category winnerBogner ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

20%Love

20%Like

50%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityBogner Man

SillageBogner Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNoir GemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

tobacco69%

mossy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumRosemaryArtemisiaLemon

Heart

CarnationGeraniumCinnamon

Base

FirTobaccoOakmossCedar

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryArtemisiaLavenderBasilLimeBergamotLemonMint

Heart2-3 hrs

CloveCinnamonJuniperJasmineAngelicaCorianderAbsinthe

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherAmberPatchouliOakmossVetiverPine needlesResinFir

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Artemisia, Lemon and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Noir Gem, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer44

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night88

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,347

PerfumerDirk Lauven

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#66,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBogner ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bogner Man is a dry, aromatic woody chypre built around green herbs, moss, tobacco and cedar. It opens sharp and brisk with lemon, galbanum, rosemary and artemisia, then settles into a spicy floral heart before the base turns fir-like, smoky and earthy. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic masculine perfumery with stru…

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Noir Gem by I-Scents Premium opens with an aggressive burst of cold mint, bitter artemisia, and crushed rosemary. Within three minutes, the sharp alcohol flash recedes, revealing a brisk barbershop heart driven by soapy lavender and warm cinnamon. The composition smells distinctly classic. It recalls the assertive aro…

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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, Bogner Man or Noir Gem?

Bogner Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Bogner Man is rated 4.09/5 from 88 votes; Noir Gem is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Bogner Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Noir Gem for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bogner Man or Noir Gem?

Bogner Man lasts longest (Bogner Man 80/100, Noir Gem 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bogner Man or Noir Gem?

Bogner Man projects furthest (Bogner Man 66/100, Noir Gem 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bogner Man and Noir Gem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Artemisia, Lemon and Cinnamon.

Is Bogner Man or Noir Gem better for summer or winter?

Bogner Man suits daytime wear; Noir Gem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bogner Man and Noir Gem?

Bogner Man has top notes of Galbanum, Rosemary, Artemisia and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Fir, Tobacco, Oakmoss and Cedar. Noir Gem has top notes of Rosemary, Artemisia, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Clove, Cinnamon, Juniper and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Amber, Patchouli and Oakmoss.