Fragrance comparison

Cat Noir vs Tanaasuq

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

Cat Noir

House of Atropa

1.502 votes

Rank #72,097 SweetChocolate

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Tanaasuq

Ajmal

4.1822 votes

Rank #20,017 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tanaasuq takes 3 of 3 categories.

Cat Noir
Choose it for a sweet and chocolate character.
Tanaasuq
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cat Noir0/3

Tanaasuq3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cat NoirHouse of Atropa

TanaasuqAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 26%Had 7%Want 67%

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

55%Love

27%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate13

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTanaasuq

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value70

Category winnerTanaasuqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

chocolate90%

oud80%

fresh70%

fruity60%

warm spicy50%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

white floral77%

musky69%

rose61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both oud and warm spicy

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

PineappleClary Sage

Heart

SaffronJasmineRose

Base

AmberAgarwood (Oud)Musk

InformationalShared notesPineapple and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Spring57

Summer57

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,097

PerfumerLisa Andrék

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,017

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerTanaasuqHigher 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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Ajmal Tanaasuq is a warm, floral oriental that mixes a bright pineapple opening with clary sage, then turns quickly into saffron-tinted rose and jasmine. The dry-down is where it settles in, amber and musk wrapped around a noticeable oud that gives it weight and drama. If you like plush, spicy rose-oud styles and want…

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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 Tanaasuq?

Tanaasuq takes 3 of 3 categories. Cat Noir is rated 1.50/5 from 2 votes; Tanaasuq is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes. Choose Cat Noir for a sweet and chocolate character. Choose Tanaasuq for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cat Noir or Tanaasuq?

Tanaasuq lasts longest (Tanaasuq 77/100, Cat Noir 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cat Noir and Tanaasuq smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pineapple and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Cat Noir or Tanaasuq better for summer or winter?

Cat Noir suits daytime wear; Tanaasuq suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cat Noir and Tanaasuq?

Cat Noir has top notes of Pineapple and Mint, heart notes of Chocolate and Ice, a base of Agarwood (Oud). Tanaasuq has top notes of Pineapple and Clary Sage, heart notes of Saffron, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.