Fragrance comparison

Chanson Noire vs Tiger's Eye

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

Chanson Noire

Sylhouette Parfums

3.4314 votes

Rank #22,798 SmokyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Tiger's Eye

Bejar

3.8020 votes

Rank #50,487 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tiger's Eye takes 3 of 5 categories.

Chanson Noire
Choose it for a smoky and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tiger's Eye
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Chanson Noire1/5

Tiger's Eye3/5

Ratings & consensus: Tiger's Eye
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tiger's Eye
Value for money: Tiger's Eye
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chanson Noire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanson NoireSylhouette Parfums

Tiger's EyeBejar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 92%

3.80/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

Category winnerTiger's EyeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

14%Like

21%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

20%Love

60%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTiger's Eye

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value70

Category winnerTiger's EyeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

leather86%

aromatic72%

woody58%

animalic44%

earthy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

white floral61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SmokeLeatherAbsintheVetiverNarcissusLavenderSageGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CinnamonLavenderGrapefruitNutmegBitter OrangeMintBergamotLemon Peel

Heart

JasmineCorianderCarawayOrange BlossomGeraniumVetiverCedar

Base

Tonka BeanAmberLeatherMuskVanillaWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesLeather, Vetiver, Lavender and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Spring20

Summer10

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,798

PerfumerSy Truong

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#50,487

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChanson NoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanson Noire opens with a sharp, intoxicating rush of absinthe paired with dark, rustic leather. This woody aromatic creation by Sy Truong moves into a complex heart of sage and vetiver, settling into a smoky, damp, earthy profile. It is a bold, mood-heavy scent designed for those who enjoy challenging, dark, and unc…

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Tiger's Eye by Bejar brings a rugged, dry citrus start that quickly yields to warm cinnamon and dry cedar. This fragrance suits men who want an understated, retro woody scent for cool autumn days. The leather base keeps the composition grounded, making it ideal for casual afternoon wear.

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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, Chanson Noire or Tiger's Eye?

Tiger's Eye takes 3 of 5 categories. Chanson Noire is rated 3.43/5 from 14 votes; Tiger's Eye is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes. Choose Chanson Noire for a smoky and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tiger's Eye for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chanson Noire or Tiger's Eye?

They last about the same: Chanson Noire 80/100, Tiger's Eye 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chanson Noire or Tiger's Eye?

Projection is very close: Tiger's Eye 60/100, Chanson Noire 58/100 for sillage.

Do Chanson Noire and Tiger's Eye smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Leather, Vetiver, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Chanson Noire or Tiger's Eye better for summer or winter?

Chanson Noire suits evening wear; Tiger's Eye suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanson Noire and Tiger's Eye?

Chanson Noire features Smoke, Leather, Absinthe, Vetiver and Narcissus. Tiger's Eye has top notes of Cinnamon, Lavender, Grapefruit and Nutmeg, heart notes of Jasmine, Coriander, Caraway and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Leather and Musk.