Fragrance comparison

Chicomecoatl vs Noir Gem

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

Chicomecoatl

Azteque · 2020

4.001 votes

Rank #66,312 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Noir Gem

I-Scents Premium

3.5010 votes

Rank #66,524 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Chicomecoatl
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Noir Gem
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chicomecoatl2/4

Noir Gem2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChicomecoatlAzteque

Noir GemI-Scents Premium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 4%Want 85%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 59%Had 18%Want 24%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

20%Love

20%Like

50%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNoir Gem

SillageChicomecoatl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNoir GemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

green74%

tropical65%

powdery56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AgaveStrelitziaKiwiBasilCumin

Heart

JuniperRosemaryMossGreen Tea

Base

VetiverSandalwoodMuskCedarOak

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryArtemisiaLavenderBasilLimeBergamotLemonMint

Heart2-3 hrs

CloveCinnamonJuniperJasmineAngelicaCorianderAbsinthe

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherAmberPatchouliOakmossVetiverPine needlesResinFir

InformationalShared notesBasil, Juniper, Rosemary and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Noir Gem, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,312

PerfumerJacopo Luccato

Launched2020

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChicomecoatlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chicomecoatl by Azteque is an aromatic fougere that blends vegetal agave and fresh basil into a crisp, dry profile. This unisex scent pivots from a bright, herbal opening into an earthy base of vetiver and cedar. Ideal for humid spring afternoons, it is a refreshing, non-sweet choice for those who prefer their fragran…

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Noir Gem by I-Scents Premium opens with an aggressive burst of cold mint, bitter artemisia, and crushed rosemary. Within three minutes, the sharp alcohol flash recedes, revealing a brisk barbershop heart driven by soapy lavender and warm cinnamon. The composition smells distinctly classic. It recalls the assertive aro…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chicomecoatl or Noir Gem?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Chicomecoatl is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Noir Gem is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Chicomecoatl for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Noir Gem for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chicomecoatl or Noir Gem?

Noir Gem lasts longest (Noir Gem 53/100, Chicomecoatl 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chicomecoatl or Noir Gem?

Chicomecoatl projects furthest (Chicomecoatl 88/100, Noir Gem 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chicomecoatl and Noir Gem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Juniper, Rosemary and Vetiver.

Is Chicomecoatl or Noir Gem better for summer or winter?

Chicomecoatl suits daytime wear; Noir Gem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chicomecoatl and Noir Gem?

Chicomecoatl has top notes of Agave, Strelitzia, Kiwi and Basil, heart notes of Juniper, Rosemary, Moss and Green Tea, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar. Noir Gem has top notes of Rosemary, Artemisia, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Clove, Cinnamon, Juniper and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Amber, Patchouli and Oakmoss.