Fragrance comparison

Eldritch vs Noir Gem

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 188 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eldritch

Pineward Perfumes

3.87178 votes

Rank #30,054 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Noir Gem

I-Scents Premium

3.5010 votes

Rank #66,355 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eldritch takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Eldritch4/5

Noir Gem1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EldritchPineward Perfumes

Noir GemI-Scents Premium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 59%Had 18%Want 24%

Category winnerEldritchRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

34%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

178 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityEldritch

SillageEldritch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNoir GemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

smoky77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LeatherMyrrhFirSmokePatchouliPine needlesOolong teaOpoponaxOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryArtemisiaLavenderBasilLimeBergamotLemonMint

Heart2-3 hrs

CloveCinnamonJuniperJasmineAngelicaCorianderAbsinthe

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherAmberPatchouliOakmossVetiverPine needlesResinFir

InformationalShared notesLeather, Fir, Patchouli and Pine needles. Durations are only published for Noir Gem, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex47

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,054

PerfumerNicholas Nilsson

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEldritchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eldritch by Pineward Perfumes wraps the wearer in a dense, mossy dampness that feels like walking through an ancient coniferous woods after heavy rain. It balances a strong pine needles note with the earthy warmth of myrrh and opoponax. Perfect for cold autumn days, this scent suits those who prefer dark forest atmosp…

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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, Eldritch or Noir Gem?

Eldritch takes 4 of 5 categories. Eldritch is rated 3.87/5 from 178 votes; Noir Gem is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Eldritch for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Noir Gem for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eldritch or Noir Gem?

Eldritch lasts longest (Eldritch 75/100, Noir Gem 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eldritch or Noir Gem?

Eldritch projects furthest (Eldritch 61/100, Noir Gem 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eldritch and Noir Gem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Leather, Fir, Patchouli and Pine needles.

Is Eldritch or Noir Gem better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eldritch and Noir Gem?

Eldritch features Leather, Myrrh, Fir, Smoke and Patchouli. 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.