Fragrance comparison

Haze vs Noir Gem

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,130 ratings analysed

4 wins

Haze

Akro

3.601,120 votes

Rank #3,564 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Noir Gem

I-Scents Premium

3.5010 votes

Rank #66,723 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Haze takes 4 of 5 categories.

Haze
Choose it for a aromatic and woody 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.

Haze4/5

Noir Gem1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HazeAkro

Noir GemI-Scents Premium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 1,120 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 59%Had 18%Want 24%

Category winnerHazeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

38%Like

19%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

1,003 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityHaze

SillageHaze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNoir GemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody86%

green72%

camphor58%

fresh spicy44%

patchouli30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match43%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

EucalyptusMintAbsinthe

Heart

Clary Sage

Base

PatchouliLeather

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryArtemisiaLavenderBasilLimeBergamotLemonMint

Heart2-3 hrs

CloveCinnamonJuniperJasmineAngelicaCorianderAbsinthe

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherAmberPatchouliOakmossVetiverPine needlesResinFir

InformationalShared notesMint, Absinthe, Patchouli and Leather. Durations are only published for Noir Gem, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex63

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,564

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews155

Overall rank#66,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Akro Haze is a cool, green aromatic built around a sharp blast of mint and eucalyptus, with an absinthe twist that can read boozy, anise-like, or even a little weedy to some noses. It often settles into clary sage and an earthy patchouli and leather base. Many wearers describe it as spa-like and comforting, but also f…

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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, Haze or Noir Gem?

Haze takes 4 of 5 categories. Haze is rated 3.60/5 from 1,120 votes; Noir Gem is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Haze for a aromatic and woody 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, Haze or Noir Gem?

Haze lasts longest (Haze 64/100, Noir Gem 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Haze or Noir Gem?

Haze projects furthest (Haze 56/100, Noir Gem 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Haze and Noir Gem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Absinthe, Patchouli and Leather.

Is Haze or Noir Gem better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Haze and Noir Gem?

Haze has top notes of Eucalyptus, Mint and Absinthe, heart notes of Clary Sage, a base of Patchouli and Leather. 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.