Fragrance comparison

Jafra Xclusive Speed vs Noir

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

Jafra Xclusive Speed

JAFRA

4.5018 votes

Rank #34,185 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Noir

Akaro Exclusive

4.001 votes

Rank #56,539 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Jafra Xclusive Speed
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Noir
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jafra Xclusive Speed2/4

Noir2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jafra Xclusive SpeedJAFRA

NoirAkaro Exclusive

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 72%Had 19%Want 9%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNoir

SillageNoir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value25

Category winnerJafra Xclusive SpeedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus83%

woody65%

powdery48%

animalic30%

amber100%

woody92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Grapefruit

Heart

Cedar

Base

Amber

Top

GrapefruitApplePineapple

Heart

PlumCedarLabdanum

Base

CashmeranPatchouliTonka BeanAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cedar and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer56

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,185

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,539

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJafra Xclusive SpeedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jafra Xclusive Speed is an energetic Oriental scent designed for the modern man who values a quick pace. It opens with a bright burst of grapefruit before grounding itself in a sturdy cedar heart. A warm amber base lingers on the skin, making it a versatile choice for brisk autumn mornings or casual evening outings wh…

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Akaro Exclusive Noir opens with a bright, juicy hit of grapefruit over crisp apple and pineapple, then turns darker and smoother as plum and cedar settle in. The dry-down leans warm and plush, with amber, vanilla and tonka wrapped in cashmeran, and a patchouli edge that keeps it grounded. It reads fruity-woody and swe…

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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, Jafra Xclusive Speed or Noir?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Jafra Xclusive Speed is rated 4.50/5 from 18 votes; Noir is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Jafra Xclusive Speed for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Noir for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jafra Xclusive Speed or Noir?

Noir lasts longest (Noir 70/100, Jafra Xclusive Speed 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jafra Xclusive Speed or Noir?

Noir projects furthest (Noir 75/100, Jafra Xclusive Speed 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jafra Xclusive Speed and Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cedar and Amber.

Is Jafra Xclusive Speed or Noir better for summer or winter?

Jafra Xclusive Speed suits daytime wear; Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jafra Xclusive Speed and Noir?

Jafra Xclusive Speed has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Cedar, a base of Amber. Noir has top notes of Grapefruit, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Plum, Cedar and Labdanum, a base of Cashmeran, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Amber.