Fragrance comparison

H2Eau Musk Noir vs Vison Noir

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 192 ratings analysed

H2Eau Musk Noir

Clean

3.8277 votes

Rank #40,030 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Vison Noir

Robert Beaulieu

4.13115 votes

Rank #11,485 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vison Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.

H2Eau Musk Noir
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vison Noir
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

H2Eau Musk Noir2/7

Vison Noir5/7

Ratings & consensus: Vison Noir
Community sentiment: Vison Noir
Longevity: Vison Noir
Sillage & projection: Vison Noir
Value for money: H2Eau Musk Noir
Versatility: H2Eau Musk Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vison Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

H2Eau Musk NoirClean

Vison NoirRobert Beaulieu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

4.13/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%

Category winnerVison NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

36%Like

29%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

77 votes

42%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerVison NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityVison Noir

SillageVison Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value50

Category winnerH2Eau Musk NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky91%

woody83%

violet74%

white floral65%

vanilla56%

musky100%

powdery83%

floral65%

sweet48%

lactonic30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletLily

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskVanilaSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantGalbanumCoriander

Heart

OrchidOrange BlossomPatchouliPlumMarigoldRoseJasmineLavender

Base

MuskBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Musk and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for H2Eau Musk Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall100

Winter41

Day100

Night76

Spring15

Summer15

Fall91

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Category winnerH2Eau Musk NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex51

Women49

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,030

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,485

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVison NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

H2Eau Musk Noir by Clean offers a soft, skin-hugging fragrance built around clean musk, gentle floral petals, and a creamy woody base. The opening brings a mild burst of juicy mandarin orange and light orange blossom, providing a refreshing citrus greeting without any harsh sharp bite. Soon after, gentle violet and pa…

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Vison Noir is a vintage-style Floral Woody Musk that thrives on a heavy, dusty musk base accented by orchid and dark plum. It carries the weight and glamour of 1990s perfumery, making it a compelling choice for evening wear or cold weather. The composition feels grounded and tactile, favoring those who appreciate trad…

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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, H2Eau Musk Noir or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. H2Eau Musk Noir is rated 3.82/5 from 77 votes; Vison Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 115 votes. Choose H2Eau Musk Noir for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vison Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, H2Eau Musk Noir or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir lasts longest (Vison Noir 64/100, H2Eau Musk Noir 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, H2Eau Musk Noir or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir projects furthest (Vison Noir 69/100, H2Eau Musk Noir 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do H2Eau Musk Noir and Vison Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is H2Eau Musk Noir or Vison Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, H2Eau Musk Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Vison Noir is the stronger pick. H2Eau Musk Noir suits daytime wear; Vison Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in H2Eau Musk Noir and Vison Noir?

H2Eau Musk Noir has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Violet and Lily, a base of Musk, Vanila, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Vison Noir has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Galbanum, heart notes of Orchid, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Plum, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.