Fragrance comparison

Eau de Rochas vs Noir Gem

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,610 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eau de Rochas

Rochas

3.961,600 votes

Rank #2,271 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Noir Gem

I-Scents Premium

3.5010 votes

Rank #66,674 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Rochas takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Eau de Rochas4/5

Noir Gem1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de RochasRochas

Noir GemI-Scents Premium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 59%Had 18%Want 24%

Category winnerEau de RochasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

1,492 votes

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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityEau de Rochas

SillageEau de Rochas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNoir GemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

earthy53%

green42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeLemonBasilBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeVerbena

Heart

CorianderPatchouliCarnationNarcissusJasmineWild Rose

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryArtemisiaLavenderBasilLimeBergamotLemonMint

Heart2-3 hrs

CloveCinnamonJuniperJasmineAngelicaCorianderAbsinthe

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherAmberPatchouliOakmossVetiverPine needlesResinFir

InformationalShared notesLime, Lemon, Basil and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Noir Gem, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,271

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews185

Overall rank#66,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de RochasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Rochas is a sharp, classic citrus aromatic that defines summer refreshment. Opening with a crisp, bracing blast of lemon and verbena, it settles into an earthy, mossy base that feels clean and composed. It is an ideal companion for high-heat days when you need something cooling, functional, and devoid of unnece…

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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 de Rochas or Noir Gem?

Eau de Rochas takes 4 of 5 categories. Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes; Noir Gem is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Noir Gem for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas or Noir Gem?

Eau de Rochas lasts longest (Eau de Rochas 59/100, Noir Gem 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Rochas or Noir Gem?

Eau de Rochas projects furthest (Eau de Rochas 52/100, Noir Gem 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Rochas and Noir Gem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Lemon, Basil and Bergamot.

Is Eau de Rochas or Noir Gem better for summer or winter?

Noir Gem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Rochas and Noir Gem?

Eau de Rochas has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Patchouli, Carnation and Narcissus, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.