Fragrance comparison

Carbon Noir vs Stormy Day

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

2 wins

Carbon Noir

Riiffs Perfumes

4.002 votes

Rank #58,814 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Stormy Day

Zara

3.6268 votes

Rank #15,501 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carbon Noir takes 2 of 3 categories.

Carbon Noir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money.
Stormy Day
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Carbon Noir2/3

Stormy Day1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carbon NoirRiiffs Perfumes

Stormy DayZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 67%

3.62/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 48%Had 18%Want 34%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

18%Love

50%Like

24%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCarbon Noir

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value79

Category winnerCarbon NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

cacao77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

violet100%

powdery88%

cacao77%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy53%

floral42%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy, cacao and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White PepperBlack PepperBergamot

Heart

CedarSage

Base

CacaoTonka BeanAmberwood

Notes

VioletCacaoBlack Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper and Cacao. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer53

Fall75

Winter22

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,814

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerStormy DayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carbon Noir opens with a peppery citrus snap, then settles into dry cedar, sage, and a warmer cacao-tonka base. It reads woody, spicy, and slightly sweet rather than sugary. This is a masculine-leaning scent for someone who likes modern amber woods with a darker edge. The style feels bold but easy to wear, especially…

Reviews →

Stormy Day by Zara is a straightforward aromatic-spicy blend centered on violet, cacao, and black pepper. It leans into a powdery sweetness that feels approachable for daily wear. While it captures a fresh, modern aesthetic, the performance often sits in the moderate range, making it a reliable choice for casual sprin…

Reviews →

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, Carbon Noir or Stormy Day?

Carbon Noir takes 2 of 3 categories. Carbon Noir is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Stormy Day is rated 3.62/5 from 68 votes. Choose Carbon Noir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Choose Stormy Day for a violet and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carbon Noir or Stormy Day?

Carbon Noir lasts longest (Carbon Noir 80/100, Stormy Day 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carbon Noir and Stormy Day smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, cacao and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper and Cacao.

Is Carbon Noir or Stormy Day better for summer or winter?

Stormy Day suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carbon Noir and Stormy Day?

Carbon Noir has top notes of White Pepper, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar and Sage, a base of Cacao, Tonka Bean and Amberwood. Stormy Day features Violet, Cacao and Black Pepper.