Fragrance comparison

Chyp Fritzsche vs Or et Noir

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 135 ratings analysed

Chyp Fritzsche

Jinx Smells

4.405 votes

Rank #37,236 WoodyAromatic

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6%scent match

Clearly different

Or et Noir

Caron · 1949

4.22130 votes

Rank #23,705 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Chyp Fritzsche
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Or et Noir
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Chyp Fritzsche2/4

Or et Noir2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chyp FritzscheJinx Smells

Or et NoirCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.22/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

36%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

23%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityChyp Fritzsche

SillageChyp Fritzsche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value41

Category winnerOr et NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

aromatic92%

soft spicy84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

rose100%

floral48%

Scent match6%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clary SageCognacPalisander RosewoodYlang-YlangTarragonFennelLemonBergamot

Heart

Lily of the ValleyCarnationBulgarian RoseGeraniumJasmineAmyris

Base

Tonka BeanCastoreumCambodian OudNatural MuskSandalwoodAmbergrisOakmossVetiver

Top15-30 mins

Bulgarian RoseGeraniumTaif Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseCarnationLily

Base8-12 hrs

OakmossAmberWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Bulgarian Rose, Geranium and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Or et Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 49%Party 28%Casual 14%Work 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,236

PerfumerArthur Clay Emrick

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,705

PerfumerMichel Morsetti

Launched1949

Reviews3

Category winnerOr et NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chyp Fritzsche by Jinx Smells brings the forgotten magic of mid-century perfumery back to life with genuine vintage oils from the 1940s. The opening bursts with bitter wormwood, crisp bergamot, and a rich pour of boozy cognac, immediately giving off a deep emerald-green sensation. As it settles onto the skin, spicy ca…

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Or et Noir by Caron is an intense, unapologetic rose built on a vintage mossy foundation. Do not expect a sweet pink petal mist. It hits the skin with a sharp burst of geranium and honeyed Taif rose, carrying a distinct herbal bite that catches your nose immediately. Within twenty minutes, the initial astringency soft…

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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, Chyp Fritzsche or Or et Noir?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Chyp Fritzsche is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Or et Noir is rated 4.22/5 from 130 votes. Choose Chyp Fritzsche for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Or et Noir for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chyp Fritzsche or Or et Noir?

Chyp Fritzsche lasts longest (Chyp Fritzsche 73/100, Or et Noir 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chyp Fritzsche or Or et Noir?

Projection is very close: Chyp Fritzsche 67/100, Or et Noir 65/100 for sillage.

Do Chyp Fritzsche and Or et Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Carnation, Bulgarian Rose, Geranium and Oakmoss.

Is Chyp Fritzsche or Or et Noir better for summer or winter?

Chyp Fritzsche suits daytime wear; Or et Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chyp Fritzsche and Or et Noir?

Chyp Fritzsche has top notes of Clary Sage, Cognac, Palisander Rosewood and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Carnation, Bulgarian Rose and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Castoreum, Cambodian Oud and Natural Musk. Or et Noir has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Geranium and Taif Rose, heart notes of Rose, Carnation and Lily, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Woody Notes.