Fragrance comparison

Cé Noir vs AL Kimiya

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 501 ratings analysed

5 wins

Cé Noir

Beyoncé

3.91335 votes

Rank #1,389 AmberHoney

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59%scent match

Closely related

AL Kimiya

Royal Crown

4.12166 votes

Rank #8,887 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cé Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cé Noir
Choose it for a amber and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
AL Kimiya
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cé Noir5/7

AL Kimiya2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cé NoirBeyoncé

AL KimiyaRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 335 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%

Category winnerAL KimiyaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

12%Like

4%Ok

3%Dislike

13%Hate

314 votes

45%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

166 votes

Category winnerAL KimiyaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCé Noir

SillageCé Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value29

Category winnerCé NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

honey90%

sweet80%

white floral70%

floral60%

rose50%

rose100%

floral91%

white floral83%

amber74%

warm spicy65%

honey56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both amber, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HoneyClementine

Heart

Jasmine SambacRose

Base

AmberMyrrh

Top15-30 mins

Taif RosePeach BlossomWhite LilyCarnation

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseHoneyJasmine Sambac

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodMyrrhAmbergris

InformationalShared notesHoney, Jasmine Sambac, Rose and Myrrh. Durations are only published for AL Kimiya, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer64

Fall100

Winter93

Day87

Night100

Spring100

Summer80

Fall82

Winter50

Day100

Night43

Category winnerCé NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex50

Women46

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,389

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews83

Overall rank#8,887

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerCé NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cé Noir by Beyoncé is a sweet amber-floral fragrance that centers on realistic honey and clementine. It balances white florals with a warm, resinous base of myrrh and amber. Designed for those seeking a modern gourmand, it performs well during the cooler months and transitions effectively from late afternoon gathering…

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Royal Crown AL Kimiya opens with a lush spray of fresh Taif rose, dewy white lily, and delicate peach blossom that feels immediately bright, clean, and airy. As it settles on skin, a golden drizzle of natural honey and Bulgarian rose emerges, rounding out the floral sharpness with mellow sweetness. The foundation reli…

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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, Cé Noir or AL Kimiya?

Cé Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Cé Noir is rated 3.91/5 from 335 votes; AL Kimiya is rated 4.12/5 from 166 votes. Choose Cé Noir for a amber and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose AL Kimiya for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cé Noir or AL Kimiya?

Cé Noir lasts longest (Cé Noir 83/100, AL Kimiya 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cé Noir or AL Kimiya?

Cé Noir projects furthest (Cé Noir 76/100, AL Kimiya 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cé Noir and AL Kimiya smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Honey, Jasmine Sambac, Rose and Myrrh.

Is Cé Noir or AL Kimiya better for summer or winter?

For summer, AL Kimiya is the stronger pick. For winter, Cé Noir is the stronger pick. Cé Noir suits evening wear; AL Kimiya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cé Noir and AL Kimiya?

Cé Noir has top notes of Honey and Clementine, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Amber and Myrrh. AL Kimiya has top notes of Taif Rose, Peach Blossom, White Lily and Carnation, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Honey and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Myrrh and Ambergris.