Fragrance comparison

Higher Self vs Vert et Noir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

Higher Self

TOBBA

3.297 votes

Rank #63,369 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Vert et Noir

DSH Perfumes

3.8614 votes

Rank #46,465 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vert et Noir takes 2 of 3 categories.

Higher Self
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Vert et Noir
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Higher Self1/3

Vert et Noir2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Higher SelfTOBBA

Vert et NoirDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 9%Had 5%Want 86%

3.86/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 24%Had 24%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

29%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityVert et Noir

SillageHigher Self

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

earthy77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

green100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

soft spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderVetiverGreen NotesCitrusesJasmineFrankincensePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Green NotesBlack LicoriceJasmineMelonBasilBlack PepperCeleryCucumberCyclamenPatchouliFreesiaOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Vert et Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,369

PerfumerJasper Li

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#46,465

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerVert et NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Higher Self by TOBBA opens with a bright burst of citruses and green notes, introducing a clean, outdoor freshness right away. As it rests on the skin, the herbal quality of lavender takes over, grounded by earthy patchouli and a touch of frankincense. It is a quiet, dry, and slightly smoky aromatic blend. We recommen…

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Vert et Noir by DSH Perfumes is an aromatic green composition built around crisp garden foliage and dark, spicy contrasts. The opening brings an unusual pairing of cool cucumber, juicy melon, and citruses, quickly cut by a pungent dose of black pepper. As the scent develops, crisp basil, celery, and sweet black licori…

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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, Higher Self or Vert et Noir?

Vert et Noir takes 2 of 3 categories. Higher Self is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes; Vert et Noir is rated 3.86/5 from 14 votes. Choose Higher Self for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Vert et Noir for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Higher Self or Vert et Noir?

Vert et Noir lasts longest (Vert et Noir 53/100, Higher Self 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Higher Self or Vert et Noir?

Higher Self projects furthest (Higher Self 50/100, Vert et Noir 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Higher Self and Vert et Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Higher Self or Vert et Noir better for summer or winter?

Vert et Noir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Higher Self and Vert et Noir?

Higher Self features Lavender, Vetiver, Green Notes, Citruses and Jasmine. Vert et Noir features Green Notes, Black Licorice, Jasmine, Melon and Basil.