Fragrance comparison

Laughter vs Noir Gem

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

5 wins

Laughter

Space NK

3.8527 votes

Rank #23,668 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Noir Gem

I-Scents Premium

3.5010 votes

Rank #66,723 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Laughter takes 5 of 5 categories.

Laughter
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Noir Gem
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Laughter5/5

Noir Gem0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LaughterSpace NK

Noir GemI-Scents Premium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 26%Had 28%Want 47%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 59%Had 18%Want 24%

Category winnerLaughterRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

20%Love

20%Like

50%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityLaughter

SillageLaughter

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Juniper BerriesCorianderRosemaryLemon VerbenaAngelicaWatercress

Base5-7 hrs

GingerPatchouliMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryArtemisiaLavenderBasilLimeBergamotLemonMint

Heart2-3 hrs

CloveCinnamonJuniperJasmineAngelicaCorianderAbsinthe

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherAmberPatchouliOakmossVetiverPine needlesResinFir

Category winnerLaughterLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall33

Winter25

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,668

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#66,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLaughterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Space NK Laughter greets you like an ice cold gin and tonic poured on a humid patio, splashing bright lime peel, tart pink grapefruit, and crisp bergamot across your skin. Created by master perfumer Christopher Sheldrake in 1999, this citrus aromatic blend trades sugary mall sweetness for savory garden realism. As the…

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Noir Gem by I-Scents Premium opens with an aggressive burst of cold mint, bitter artemisia, and crushed rosemary. Within three minutes, the sharp alcohol flash recedes, revealing a brisk barbershop heart driven by soapy lavender and warm cinnamon. The composition smells distinctly classic. It recalls the assertive aro…

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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, Laughter or Noir Gem?

Laughter takes 5 of 5 categories. Laughter is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes; Noir Gem is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Laughter for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Noir Gem for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Laughter or Noir Gem?

Laughter lasts longest (Laughter 60/100, Noir Gem 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Laughter or Noir Gem?

Laughter projects furthest (Laughter 61/100, Noir Gem 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Laughter and Noir Gem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Coriander and Rosemary.

Is Laughter or Noir Gem better for summer or winter?

Laughter suits daytime wear; Noir Gem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Laughter and Noir Gem?

Laughter has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Coriander, Rosemary and Lemon Verbena, a base of Ginger, Patchouli, Musk and Amber. Noir Gem has top notes of Rosemary, Artemisia, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Clove, Cinnamon, Juniper and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Amber, Patchouli and Oakmoss.