Fragrance comparison

Eau 21 vs Noir Gem

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eau 21

Aimee de Mars Parfums

3.6532 votes

Rank #20,143 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Noir Gem

I-Scents Premium

3.5010 votes

Rank #66,723 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau 21 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Eau 21
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Noir Gem
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau 214/5

Noir Gem1/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau 21
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau 21
Sillage & projection: Eau 21
Value for money: Noir Gem
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau 21

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau 21Aimee de Mars Parfums

Noir GemI-Scents Premium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 21%Had 21%Want 57%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 59%Had 18%Want 24%

Category winnerEau 21Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityEau 21

SillageEau 21

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNoir GemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

green60%

mossy50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match45%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

LemonBergamotMintBasil

Heart

CedarSandalwoodOakmoss

Base

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Top15-30 mins

RosemaryArtemisiaLavenderBasilLimeBergamotLemonMint

Heart2-3 hrs

CloveCinnamonJuniperJasmineAngelicaCorianderAbsinthe

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherAmberPatchouliOakmossVetiverPine needlesResinFir

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Mint and Basil. 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

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,143

PerfumerValerie Demars

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#66,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau 21Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau 21 is a light, brisk citrus aromatic with a woody, mossy base. Lemon, bergamot, mint and basil give it a cool green opening, then cedar, sandalwood and oakmoss keep it clean, dry and slightly earthy. It reads as easy, natural and understated rather than bold. If you like fresh fragrances that stay close to the ski…

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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, Eau 21 or Noir Gem?

Eau 21 takes 4 of 5 categories. Eau 21 is rated 3.65/5 from 32 votes; Noir Gem is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Eau 21 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Noir Gem for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau 21 or Noir Gem?

Eau 21 lasts longest (Eau 21 62/100, Noir Gem 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau 21 or Noir Gem?

Eau 21 projects furthest (Eau 21 51/100, Noir Gem 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau 21 and Noir Gem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Mint and Basil.

Is Eau 21 or Noir Gem better for summer or winter?

Eau 21 suits daytime wear; Noir Gem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau 21 and Noir Gem?

Eau 21 has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Mint and Basil, heart notes of Cedar, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. 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.