Fragrance comparison

Giochi di Luce vs Maiden Noir

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Giochi di Luce

Paolo Gigli

3.502 votes

Rank #61,720 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Maiden Noir

4.254 votes

Rank #41,713 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maiden Noir takes 1 of 1 categories.

Giochi di Luce
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Maiden Noir
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Giochi di Luce0/1

Maiden Noir1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Giochi di LucePaolo Gigli

Maiden NoirMaiden Noir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 96%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

green90%

fresh80%

aromatic70%

floral60%

fruity50%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Woody NotesSweet NotesGrass

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanTobacco LeafMusk

Top

GrassCherry BlossomBlack CurrantDried Plum

Heart

Hinoki WoodJasmineHoney

Base

Black TeaTobacco LeafTonka BeanOakmossWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesGrass, Tonka Bean and Tobacco Leaf. Durations are only published for Giochi di Luce, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 32%Work 28%Casual 24%Party 15%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,720

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,713

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMaiden NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli released Giochi di Luce in 2024 as a rich exploration of contrast between brisk greenery and deep, cozy woods. The opening brings an unexpected clash of cut green grass and sweet resinous wood. Give it five minutes. Once the sharp alcohol lift evaporates, the fragrance reveals a sturdy heart of dark patcho…

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Maiden Noir is a grounding, woody-green unisex scent that centers on hinoki wood, black tea, and honey. Launched in 2021, this fragrance captures the serene, smoky atmosphere of a Pacific Northwest forest meeting a Tokyo alleyway. It offers a unique, fluid texture that works well for crisp spring mornings or cool autu…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Giochi di Luce or Maiden Noir?

Maiden Noir takes 1 of 1 categories. Giochi di Luce is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Maiden Noir is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Giochi di Luce for a woody and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Maiden Noir for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Do Giochi di Luce and Maiden Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Grass, Tonka Bean and Tobacco Leaf.

Is Giochi di Luce or Maiden Noir better for summer or winter?

Giochi di Luce suits evening wear; Maiden Noir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Giochi di Luce and Maiden Noir?

Giochi di Luce has top notes of Woody Notes, Sweet Notes and Grass, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Tobacco Leaf. Maiden Noir has top notes of Grass, Cherry Blossom, Black Currant and Dried Plum, heart notes of Hinoki Wood, Jasmine and Honey, a base of Black Tea, Tobacco Leaf, Tonka Bean and Oakmoss.