Fragrance comparison

Jacomo for Men Intense vs Or Noir

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 298 ratings analysed

Jacomo for Men Intense

Jacomo

4.1077 votes

Rank #5,344 WoodyAromatic

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60%scent match

Closely related

Or Noir

Haute Fragrance Company HFC

4.28221 votes

Rank #8,122 Warm SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Jacomo for Men Intense
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Or Noir
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Jacomo for Men Intense3/7

Or Noir3/7

Ratings & consensus: Or Noir
Community sentiment: Or Noir
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Jacomo for Men Intense
Value for money: Jacomo for Men Intense
Versatility: Or Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jacomo for Men Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jacomo for Men IntenseJacomo

Or NoirHaute Fragrance Company HFC

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

4.28/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerOr NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

47%Love

39%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

221 votes

Category winnerOr NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageJacomo for Men Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value40

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotCinnamonCardamomNutmegJuniper

Heart

Orange BlossomelemiStar AniseLabdanum

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarMusk

Top

elemiCardamomItalian Lemon

Heart

OrangeSpicy NotesSandalwood

Base

LeatherCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Cardamom, elemi and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring69

Summer47

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOr NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex3

Women3

Men51

Unisex43

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,344

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#8,122

PerfumerVincent Ricord

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jacomo for Men Intense is a woody spicy fragrance that commands attention with its bold character. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon and juniper, settling into a heart of elemi and warm spices. This scent suits men who appreciate a rugged, grounded profile for cooler days or evenings when they want to project a con…

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Or Noir by Haute Fragrance Company HFC delivers a dark, refined blend of bright citrus, warm spices, and smooth woods. The scent kicks off with an invigorating mix of Italian lemon, herbal cardamom, and pine-like elemi resin. Within minutes, the zesty opening softens into a heart of juicy orange, mixed spicy notes, an…

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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, Jacomo for Men Intense or Or Noir?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Jacomo for Men Intense is rated 4.10/5 from 77 votes; Or Noir is rated 4.28/5 from 221 votes. Choose Jacomo for Men Intense for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Or Noir for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Jacomo for Men Intense or Or Noir?

They last about the same: Jacomo for Men Intense 75/100, Or Noir 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Jacomo for Men Intense or Or Noir?

Jacomo for Men Intense projects furthest (Jacomo for Men Intense 67/100, Or Noir 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jacomo for Men Intense and Or Noir smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cardamom, elemi and Leather.

Is Jacomo for Men Intense or Or Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Or Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Jacomo for Men Intense is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jacomo for Men Intense and Or Noir?

Jacomo for Men Intense has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Orange Blossom, elemi, Star Anise and Labdanum, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Vetiver. Or Noir has top notes of elemi, Cardamom and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Orange, Spicy Notes and Sandalwood, a base of Leather, Cedar and Musk.