Eau d'Evolution vs Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau d'Evolution takes 3 of 5 categories.
Eau d'EvolutionChoose it for a amber and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
NoirChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Eau d'Evolution3/5
Noir2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Noir
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Eau d'Evolution
- Sillage & projection
- Eau d'Evolution
- Value for money
- Noir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau d'Evolution
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau d'EvolutionGravelNoirCIEL ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 27%Had 6%Want 67%
4.06/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 82%Had 16%Want 3%
Category winnerNoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
43%Like
14%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
17%Love
72%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEau d'Evolution
SillageEau d'Evolution
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
iris92%
soft spicy84%
powdery77%
vanilla69%
sweet61%
fruity100%
woody92%
powdery84%
vanilla77%
white floral69%
floral61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both powdery and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Angelica RootPink PepperBergamotLime
Heart
IrisOrange BlossomRose PetalsCedarwoodTuberoseMagnolia
Base
Tonka BeanSiam BenzoinAmberVanilla AbsoluteWhite Musk
Top15-30 mins
Orange BlossomTuberoseMagnolia
Heart2-4 hrs
Black CurrantIris
Base6-8 hrs
SandalwoodVanilla
InformationalShared notesIris, Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Noir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer43
Fall57
Winter57
Day100
Night60
Spring46
Summer31
Fall85
Winter100
Day20
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,656
PerfumerMaurus Bachmann
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#39,612
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerEau d'EvolutionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGravel Eau d'Evolution opens with a bright spark of bergamot, lime, and pink pepper before shifting into a soft, powdery heart of iris and orange blossom. The top notes deliver a crisp, cold-air feel that feels sharp and clean on cold mornings. As the citrus fades, cedarwood, tuberose, and rose petals bring a quiet fl…
Reviews →CIEL Parfum Noir opens with a sudden flash of sharp alcohol before giving way to ripe white florals. Orange blossom and heady tuberose take the lead. You also get a clean burst of magnolia petal. Within twenty minutes, dark black currant syrup cuts through the floral weight. A soft, powdery veil of iris then emerges t…
Reviews →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 d'Evolution or Noir?
Eau d'Evolution takes 3 of 5 categories. Eau d'Evolution is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes; Noir is rated 4.06/5 from 18 votes. Choose Eau d'Evolution for a amber and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Noir for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau d'Evolution or Noir?
Eau d'Evolution lasts longest (Eau d'Evolution 67/100, Noir 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau d'Evolution or Noir?
Eau d'Evolution projects furthest (Eau d'Evolution 67/100, Noir 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau d'Evolution and Noir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Iris, Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Magnolia.
Is Eau d'Evolution or Noir better for summer or winter?
Eau d'Evolution suits daytime wear; Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau d'Evolution and Noir?
Eau d'Evolution has top notes of Angelica Root, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom, Rose Petals and Cedarwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Siam Benzoin, Amber and Vanilla Absolute. Noir has top notes of Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Magnolia, heart notes of Black Currant and Iris, a base of Sandalwood and Vanilla.
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