Fragrance comparison

île noire vs Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 474 ratings analysed

4 wins

île noire

Manuel Mathieu

4.673 votes

Rank #53,500 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis

Caron

4.24471 votes

Rank #2,949 WoodyNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

île noire takes 4 of 5 categories.

île noire
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis
Choose it for a woody and nutty character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

île noire4/5

Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: île noire
Sillage & projection: île noire
Value for money: île noire
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): île noire
Fragranxe ranking: Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

île noireManuel Mathieu

Aimez Moi Comme Je SuisCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.24/ 5 · 471 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

49%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

471 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

Longevityîle noire

Sillageîle noire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

Category winnerîle noireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

earthy72%

fresh spicy58%

citrus44%

amber30%

woody100%

nutty92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitGingerBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

AmbergrisJasmineTobacco

Base6-10 hrs

Haitian VetiverOakFrankincense

Top15-30 mins

GingerGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

HazelnutHaitian Vetiver

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanTobacco

Category winnerîle noireLongest dry-down: 6-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day90

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

Men72

Unisex24

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,500

PerfumerJuliette Karagueuzoglou

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,949

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews76

Category winnerAimez Moi Comme Je SuisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Île Noire by Manuel Mathieu opens with an energetic snap of bitter grapefruit, grated ginger, and sparkling bergamot before plunging into deep, mineral woods. The opening is sharp. For the first two minutes, a burst of citrus solvent lifts off the skin before real warmth arrives. Soon, salty ambergris and subtle tobac…

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Caron Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis is a modern woody fragrance for men built around an unexpected pairing of roasted hazelnut and earthy Haitian vetiver. The opening hits fast. A sharp flash of tangy grapefruit and fresh grated ginger cuts through the initial alcohol lift before easing into the heart. Within twenty minutes…

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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, île noire or Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis?

île noire takes 4 of 5 categories. île noire is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis is rated 4.24/5 from 471 votes. Choose île noire for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis for a woody and nutty character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, île noire or Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis?

île noire lasts longest (île noire 90/100, Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, île noire or Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis?

île noire projects furthest (île noire 75/100, Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do île noire and Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Ginger, Tobacco and Haitian Vetiver.

Is île noire or Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis better for summer or winter?

île noire suits day or night wear; Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in île noire and Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis?

île noire has top notes of Grapefruit, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Ambergris, Jasmine and Tobacco, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Oak and Frankincense. Aimez Moi Comme Je Suis has top notes of Ginger and Grapefruit, heart notes of Hazelnut and Haitian Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean and Tobacco.