Fragrance comparison

Jicky vs Noun

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 2,796 ratings analysed

4 wins

Jicky

Guerlain

4.152,764 votes

Rank #2,506 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Noun

Bogue

4.1932 votes

Rank #31,012 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jicky takes 4 of 7 categories.

Jicky
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Noun
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Jicky4/7

Noun3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JickyGuerlain

NounBogue

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 2,764 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

4.19/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 23%Had 7%Want 69%

Category winnerJickyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

36%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

2,764 votes

59%Love

19%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerJickyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNoun

SillageNoun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNounBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

amber77%

woody65%

green53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RosemaryBergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderTonka BeanOrris RootBasilJasmineEthylvanillin

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaLeatherSpicesBenzoinSandalwoodAmberBrazilian Rosewood

Notes

Mustard SeedOlibanumBuchu or AgathosmaLavenderBenzoinBlack PepperMintBasilYlang-YlangRosemaryPetitgrainGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Lavender, Basil and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Jicky, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer67

Fall100

Winter66

Day100

Night46

Spring38

Summer15

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night46

Category winnerJickyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex61

Women32

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,506

PerfumerAime Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#31,012

PerfumerAntonio Gardoni

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJickyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jicky by Guerlain presents a brisk, herbal opening of rosemary, lemon, and bergamot that quickly greets the senses. Rather than staying a simple, clean cologne, the scent introduces a core of dry lavender and powdery orris root, paired against sweet tonka bean and ethylvanillin. As the top freshness settles, a darker …

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Noun is an aromatic, spice-led Bogue scent that opens green, sharp and vivid, then settles into a resinous amber-wood base. Lavender, mint, basil and rosemary keep it brisk early on, while frankincense, benzoin, labdanum, sandalwood and patchouli give it depth. It reads unisex, bold and characterful rather than easygo…

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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, Jicky or Noun?

Jicky takes 4 of 7 categories. Jicky is rated 4.15/5 from 2,764 votes; Noun is rated 4.19/5 from 32 votes. Choose Jicky for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Noun for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jicky or Noun?

Noun lasts longest (Noun 83/100, Jicky 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jicky or Noun?

Noun projects furthest (Noun 72/100, Jicky 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jicky and Noun smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Lavender, Basil and Benzoin.

Is Jicky or Noun better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jicky is the stronger pick. For winter, Noun is the stronger pick. Jicky suits daytime wear; Noun suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jicky and Noun?

Jicky has top notes of Rosemary, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Tonka Bean, Orris Root and Basil, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Spices and Benzoin. Noun features Mustard Seed, Olibanum, Buchu or Agathosma, Lavender and Benzoin.