Fragrance comparison

Knockout vs Tuxedo Noir

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Knockout

Everlast

3.254 votes

Rank #62,574 Fresh SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Tuxedo Noir

LANSY

3.673 votes

Rank #52,937 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knockout takes 3 of 4 categories.

Knockout
Choose it for a fresh spicy and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tuxedo Noir
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Knockout3/4

Tuxedo Noir1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KnockoutEverlast

Tuxedo NoirLANSY

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 38%Had 38%Want 23%

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

0%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityKnockout

SillageKnockout

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value63

Category winnerKnockoutBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

musky92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

patchouli100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BambooBergamotCoriander

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderPepperGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

MuskTonka BeanCedar

Top

BergamotGrapefruitOrangePepperCorianderLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineGardeniaRosemaryLavenderGeraniumSea NotesNeroli

Base

PatchouliMuskAmberCedarHeliotropeVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coriander, Lavender and Pepper. Durations are only published for Knockout, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 43%Work 33%Date 13%Party 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,937

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerTuxedo NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Everlast Knockout opens with a sharp green crackle of watery bamboo, zesty bergamot, and crushed coriander seeds. It feels brisk and invigorating right out of the bottle. Within twenty minutes, the opening bite softens into an aromatic heart of clean French lavender, pungent black pepper, and rosy geranium. The spicy …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Knockout or Tuxedo Noir?

Knockout takes 3 of 4 categories. Knockout is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes; Tuxedo Noir is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Knockout for a fresh spicy and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tuxedo Noir for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Knockout or Tuxedo Noir?

Knockout lasts longest (Knockout 68/100, Tuxedo Noir 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Knockout or Tuxedo Noir?

Knockout projects furthest (Knockout 55/100, Tuxedo Noir 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Knockout and Tuxedo Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Lavender and Pepper.

Is Knockout or Tuxedo Noir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Knockout and Tuxedo Noir?

Knockout has top notes of Bamboo, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Lavender, Pepper and Geranium, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean and Cedar. 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.