Fragrance comparison

Cat Noir vs Kn°I

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 283 ratings analysed

Cat Noir

House of Atropa

1.502 votes

Rank #72,097 SweetChocolate

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Kn°I

Korloff Paris

3.83281 votes

Rank #30,710 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kn°I takes 3 of 3 categories.

Cat Noir
Choose it for a sweet and chocolate character.
Kn°I
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Cat Noir0/3

Kn°I3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cat NoirHouse of Atropa

Kn°IKorloff Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.83/ 5 · 281 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

19%Love

56%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

281 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate13

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityKn°I

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value53

Category winnerKn°IBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

chocolate90%

oud80%

fresh70%

fruity60%

warm spicy50%

floral100%

green92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fruity69%

marine61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both fresh and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleMint

Heart2-3 hrs

ChocolateIce

Base3-5 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)

Top

MintBlack CurrantPineapple

Heart

FreesiaSea waterLily-of-the-ValleyPeonyRose

Base

MuskCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple and Mint. Durations are only published for Cat Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night62

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 39%Party 31%Date 20%Work 10%

Men1

Unisex30

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,097

PerfumerLisa Andrék

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,710

PerfumerDaniel Paillasseur

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKn°IHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cat Noir by House of Atropa takes a wild, unconventional swing at the gourmand category. The first spritz delivers an icy jolt of spearmint paired with juicy, acidic pineapple. It feels brisk. Within twenty minutes, the sharp chill mellows as rich dark chocolate and cocoa powder rise up to meet the lingering tropical …

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Kn°I by Korloff Paris offers a crisp, airy floral experience designed for the modern woman. Opening with a surprising blast of mint and black currant, it quickly settles into a bouquet of freesia and peony balanced by watery notes. It feels like a cool morning breeze in a garden, making it an easy wear for warm spring…

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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, Cat Noir or Kn°I?

Kn°I takes 3 of 3 categories. Cat Noir is rated 1.50/5 from 2 votes; Kn°I is rated 3.83/5 from 281 votes. Choose Cat Noir for a sweet and chocolate character. Choose Kn°I for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cat Noir or Kn°I?

Kn°I lasts longest (Kn°I 48/100, Cat Noir 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cat Noir and Kn°I smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple and Mint.

Is Cat Noir or Kn°I better for summer or winter?

Cat Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cat Noir and Kn°I?

Cat Noir has top notes of Pineapple and Mint, heart notes of Chocolate and Ice, a base of Agarwood (Oud). Kn°I has top notes of Mint, Black Currant and Pineapple, heart notes of Freesia, Sea water, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony, a base of Musk, Cedar and Amber.