Geranium Pepper vs Tuxedo Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Geranium Pepper takes 3 of 4 categories.
Geranium PepperChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tuxedo NoirChoose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Geranium Pepper3/4
Tuxedo Noir1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Geranium Pepper
- Sillage & projection
- Geranium Pepper
- Value for money
- Tuxedo Noir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Geranium Pepper
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Geranium PepperB96Tuxedo NoirLANSYWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 50%Had 12%Want 38%
3.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
3%Dislike
9%Hate
35 votes
33%Love
0%Like
67%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGeranium Pepper
SillageGeranium Pepper
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTuxedo NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
woody90%
aromatic80%
warm spicy70%
earthy60%
patchouli50%
patchouli100%
woody92%
powdery84%
amber77%
musky69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, patchouli and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PepperViolet
Heart
GeraniumCedar
Base
VetiverPatchouli
Top
BergamotGrapefruitOrangePepperCorianderLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
JasmineGardeniaRosemaryLavenderGeraniumSea NotesNeroli
Base
PatchouliMuskAmberCedarHeliotropeVetiver
InformationalShared notesPepper, Geranium, Cedar and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring85
Summer77
Fall100
Winter31
Day100
Night25
Spring75
Summer100
Fall50
Winter25
Day100
Night67
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#19,466
PerfumerMichel Girard
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#59,601
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerGeranium PepperHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGeranium Pepper by B96 opens with a sharp, spicy kick of pepper balanced by delicate violet. As it wears, the geranium leaf and cedar take center stage, grounding the scent in an aromatic, woody structure. It is a crisp, versatile choice for daily wear that works well throughout the spring and fall months.
Reviews →Tuxedo Noir opens with bright citrus and pepper, then settles into a cleaner aromatic heart with lavender, neroli and a light marine touch. As it dries down, patchouli, musk and amber give it a woody, powdery finish that reads familiar and easy to wear. It looks aimed at men who like fresh designer-style scents with a…
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, Geranium Pepper or Tuxedo Noir?
Geranium Pepper takes 3 of 4 categories. Geranium Pepper is rated 3.94/5 from 35 votes; Tuxedo Noir is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Geranium Pepper for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tuxedo Noir for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Geranium Pepper or Tuxedo Noir?
Geranium Pepper lasts longest (Geranium Pepper 65/100, Tuxedo Noir 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Geranium Pepper or Tuxedo Noir?
Geranium Pepper projects furthest (Geranium Pepper 50/100, Tuxedo Noir 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Geranium Pepper and Tuxedo Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Geranium, Cedar and Vetiver.
Is Geranium Pepper or Tuxedo Noir better for summer or winter?
Geranium Pepper suits daytime wear; Tuxedo Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Geranium Pepper and Tuxedo Noir?
Geranium Pepper has top notes of Pepper and Violet, heart notes of Geranium and Cedar, a base of Vetiver and Patchouli. Tuxedo Noir has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Rosemary and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Amber and Cedar.
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