Fragrance comparison

Codex Noctis vs Syriac

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Codex Noctis

G Parfums

1.867 votes

Rank #75,222 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Syriac

Nilafar du Nil

5.004 votes

Rank #38,617 WoodyOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Syriac takes 4 of 4 categories.

Codex Noctis
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in summer, evening wear.
Syriac
Choose it for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Codex Noctis0/4

Syriac4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Codex NoctisG Parfums

SyriacNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 85%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

0%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

71%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity35

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate21

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevitySyriac

SillageSyriac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSyriacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

leather84%

animalic77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

ozonic92%

tropical84%

amber77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LabdanumLeatherCedarSandalwoodIce creamVanillaCoffeeAmberPlum

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemonMangoCypressBergamot

Heart

Ozonic notesGreen TeaVioletVanillaPlum

Base

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodLabdanumCedarOakmossCaramelAmber

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Codex Noctis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day33

Night100

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Date 38%Party 26%Casual 24%Work 12%

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,222

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,617

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSyriacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Codex Noctis by G Parfums is an unusual collision of sweet gourmand notes and gritty darkness. A quick blast of sweet plum and cold vanilla ice cream opens the wear. Then, dark roasted coffee beans and rough leather take over. You will either love the bizarre contrast or hate it completely. Oleg Grabchuk built this sc…

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Syriac by Nilafar du Nil is a striking woody fragrance that brings an airy, tropical brightness to a grounded, resinous core. Launched in 2025, this composition balances sharp citrus and exotic mango with deep, textured woods. It works remarkably well as a signature scent for those who enjoy depth without the heavy we…

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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, Codex Noctis or Syriac?

Syriac takes 4 of 4 categories. Codex Noctis is rated 1.86/5 from 7 votes; Syriac is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Codex Noctis for a woody and amber character. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Syriac for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Codex Noctis or Syriac?

Syriac lasts longest (Syriac 75/100, Codex Noctis 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Codex Noctis or Syriac?

Syriac projects furthest (Syriac 92/100, Codex Noctis 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Codex Noctis and Syriac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is Codex Noctis or Syriac better for summer or winter?

Codex Noctis suits evening wear; Syriac suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Codex Noctis and Syriac?

Codex Noctis features Labdanum, Leather, Cedar, Sandalwood and Ice cream. Syriac has top notes of Lemon, Mango, Cypress and Bergamot, heart notes of Ozonic notes, Green Tea, Violet and Vanilla, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Cedar.