Fragrance comparison

Cerruti Pour Homme vs Signature Noir

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 450 ratings analysed

Cerruti Pour Homme

Cerruti

3.97220 votes

Rank #8,061 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Signature Noir

Zaharoff

4.13230 votes

Rank #3,135 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Signature Noir takes 7 of 7 categories.

Cerruti Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Signature Noir
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Cerruti Pour Homme0/7

Signature Noir7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cerruti Pour HommeCerruti

Signature NoirZaharoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 230 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerSignature NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

220 votes

54%Love

26%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

176 votes

Category winnerSignature NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevitySignature Noir

SillageSignature Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value62

Category winnerSignature NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

soft spicy65%

powdery53%

fresh spicy42%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CorianderAniseBasil

Base5-7 hrs

Guaiac WoodSandalwoodCedar

Top

BasilPink PepperCorianderMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CypressGingerBalsam FirVirginia CedarAniseFreesia

Base

MyrrhAustralian SandalwoodOlibanumTonka BeanAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Coriander and Anise. Durations are only published for Cerruti Pour Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSignature NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex7

Women3

Casual 38%Work 36%Date 17%Party 9%

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,061

PerfumerGilles Romey, Michel Girard

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#3,135

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerSignature NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti Pour Homme opens with an invigorating burst of sweet mandarin orange and crisp bergamot. The citrus sparkles briskly. Within minutes, an aromatic herbal heart takes over, pairing pungent star anise with freshly crushed basil and peppery coriander seeds. It feels clean and tailored. The base settles into a smoo…

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Signature Noir by Zaharoff offers a crisp, aromatic departure from standard woody fragrances, centering on fresh cypress and dry cedar. Ideal for evening wear during cool autumn nights, it delivers a clean yet dark profile for those seeking a modern scent with a resinous undertone.

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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, Cerruti Pour Homme or Signature Noir?

Signature Noir takes 7 of 7 categories. Cerruti Pour Homme is rated 3.97/5 from 220 votes; Signature Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 230 votes. Choose Cerruti Pour Homme for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Signature Noir for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cerruti Pour Homme or Signature Noir?

Signature Noir lasts longest (Signature Noir 76/100, Cerruti Pour Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cerruti Pour Homme or Signature Noir?

Signature Noir projects furthest (Signature Noir 63/100, Cerruti Pour Homme 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cerruti Pour Homme and Signature Noir smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Coriander and Anise.

Is Cerruti Pour Homme or Signature Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Signature Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Signature Noir is the stronger pick. Cerruti Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cerruti Pour Homme and Signature Noir?

Cerruti Pour Homme has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Anise and Basil, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Cedar. Signature Noir has top notes of Basil, Pink Pepper, Coriander and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cypress, Ginger, Balsam Fir and Virginia Cedar, a base of Myrrh, Australian Sandalwood, Olibanum and Tonka Bean.