Fragrance comparison

Journey vs Tuxedo Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 72 ratings analysed

3 wins

Journey

Symétrie

3.1769 votes

Rank #24,886 AromaticHerbal

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21%scent match

Clearly different

Tuxedo Noir

LANSY

3.673 votes

Rank #60,233 PatchouliWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Journey takes 3 of 4 categories.

Journey
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tuxedo Noir
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Journey3/4

Tuxedo Noir1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JourneySymétrie

Tuxedo NoirLANSY

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 45%Had 28%Want 27%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

6%Love

43%Like

22%Ok

20%Dislike

9%Hate

69 votes

33%Love

0%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityTuxedo Noir

SillageJourney

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value63

Category winnerJourneyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

herbal92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

patchouli100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderPepperItalian LemonCoriander

Heart

SageNeroliOrange Blossom

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafCedarAmber

Top

BergamotGrapefruitOrangePepperCorianderLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineGardeniaRosemaryLavenderGeraniumSea NotesNeroli

Base

PatchouliMuskAmberCedarHeliotropeVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Pepper, Italian Lemon and Coriander. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall38

Winter12

Day100

Night25

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#60,233

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJourneyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Journey by Symétrie is a clean, aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a soapy blend of lavender and Italian lemon. Launched in 2017, it provides a refreshing burst of pepper and sage that settles into a dry cedar and patchouli base. It is a reliable, office-safe choice for those who prefer an unobtrusive, just-sh…

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Tuxedo Noir opens with bright citrus and pepper, then settles into a cleaner aromatic heart with lavender, neroli and a light marine touch. As it dries down, patchouli, musk and amber give it a woody, powdery finish that reads familiar and easy to wear. It looks aimed at men who like fresh designer-style scents with a…

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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, Journey or Tuxedo Noir?

Journey takes 3 of 4 categories. Journey is rated 3.17/5 from 69 votes; Tuxedo Noir is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Journey for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tuxedo Noir for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Journey or Tuxedo Noir?

Tuxedo Noir lasts longest (Tuxedo Noir 50/100, Journey 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Journey or Tuxedo Noir?

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

Do Journey and Tuxedo Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share patchouli accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pepper, Italian Lemon and Coriander.

Is Journey or Tuxedo Noir better for summer or winter?

Journey suits daytime wear; Tuxedo Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Journey and Tuxedo Noir?

Journey has top notes of Lavender, Pepper, Italian Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Sage, Neroli and Orange Blossom, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Cedar and Amber. Tuxedo Noir has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Rosemary and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Amber and Cedar.