Fragrance comparison

Dynamo vs Signature Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 232 ratings analysed

Dynamo

Riggs

4.002 votes

Rank #65,555 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Signature Noir

Zaharoff

4.13230 votes

Rank #3,370 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Signature Noir takes 2 of 3 categories.

Dynamo
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Signature Noir
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Dynamo1/3

Signature Noir2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DynamoRiggs

Signature NoirZaharoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.13/ 5 · 230 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

54%Love

26%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

176 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityDynamo

SillageSignature Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value62

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotOrangeAnise

Heart

LavenderCypressCaramel

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanVanilla

Top

BasilPink PepperCorianderMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CypressGingerBalsam FirVirginia CedarAniseFreesia

Base

MyrrhAustralian SandalwoodOlibanumTonka BeanAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Anise, Cypress and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,370

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerSignature NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dynamo opens bright with bergamot and orange, then quickly softens into lavender, caramel and a creamy vanilla tonka base. The anise gives it a slightly cool, aromatic twist, while patchouli keeps the sweetness from feeling too sugary. It reads like an affordable citrus gourmand with a powdery turn after the first hou…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dynamo or Signature Noir?

Signature Noir takes 2 of 3 categories. Dynamo is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Signature Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 230 votes. Choose Dynamo for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Signature Noir for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dynamo or Signature Noir?

Dynamo lasts longest (Dynamo 80/100, Signature Noir 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dynamo or Signature Noir?

Signature Noir projects furthest (Signature Noir 63/100, Dynamo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dynamo and Signature Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Anise, Cypress and Tonka Bean.

Is Dynamo or Signature Noir better for summer or winter?

Dynamo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dynamo and Signature Noir?

Dynamo has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Anise, heart notes of Lavender, Cypress and Caramel, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. 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.