Fragrance comparison

Le Rayon Vert vs Poème Noir

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 100 ratings analysed

Le Rayon Vert

Sultan Pasha Attars

3.9963 votes

Rank #5,913 AromaticFresh Spicy

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24%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Poème Noir

Sylhouette Parfums

4.1537 votes

Rank #19,747 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poème Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Le Rayon Vert
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Poème Noir
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Le Rayon Vert3/7

Poème Noir4/7

Ratings & consensus: Poème Noir
Community sentiment: Poème Noir
Longevity: Poème Noir
Sillage & projection: Poème Noir
Value for money: Le Rayon Vert
Versatility: Le Rayon Vert
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Rayon Vert

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Rayon VertSultan Pasha Attars

Poème NoirSylhouette Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 44%

4.15/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 8%Had 2%Want 91%

Category winnerPoème NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

41%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerPoème NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityPoème Noir

SillagePoème Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value44

Category winnerLe Rayon VertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

amber77%

floral69%

woody61%

white floral100%

tuberose92%

whiskey84%

woody77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaelemiClary SageHyacinthAldehydesLimeBergamot

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCyclamenCarnationGeraniumGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangDamask Rose

Base

OakmossCivetAmbergrisBalsam FirCastoreumIncensePalisander RosewoodTobacco

Notes

TuberoseNight Blooming JasmineWhiskeyInkTobaccoOakmossCarnationMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Oakmoss and Tobacco. 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

Summer83

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Spring55

Summer27

Fall91

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerLe Rayon VertMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex78

Women11

Men31

Unisex54

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,913

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#19,747

PerfumerSy Truong

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerLe Rayon VertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Rayon Vert is an aromatic green composition centering on artemisia, hyacinth, and oakmoss. It offers a bracing, forest-like freshness that feels classic yet distinct. This attar performs beautifully during spring and summer, grounding the wearer in earthy, herbal notes. Its texture is smooth, waxy, and mossy, makin…

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Poème Noir by Sylhouette Parfums is a dark, atmospheric floral scent featuring aged whiskey, tuberose, and ink. It suits those seeking a complex, mysterious fragrance for crisp autumn evenings. The composition balances white florals against smoky tobacco, creating a sharp and refined experience on the skin that linger…

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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, Le Rayon Vert or Poème Noir?

Poème Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Le Rayon Vert is rated 3.99/5 from 63 votes; Poème Noir is rated 4.15/5 from 37 votes. Choose Le Rayon Vert for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Poème Noir for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Rayon Vert or Poème Noir?

They last about the same: Poème Noir 85/100, Le Rayon Vert 84/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Le Rayon Vert or Poème Noir?

Poème Noir projects furthest (Poème Noir 75/100, Le Rayon Vert 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Rayon Vert and Poème Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Carnation, Oakmoss and Tobacco.

Is Le Rayon Vert or Poème Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Le Rayon Vert is the stronger pick. For winter, Poème Noir is the stronger pick. Le Rayon Vert suits daytime wear; Poème Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Rayon Vert and Poème Noir?

Le Rayon Vert has top notes of Artemisia, elemi, Clary Sage and Hyacinth, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Cyclamen, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Ambergris and Balsam Fir. Poème Noir features Tuberose, Night Blooming Jasmine, Whiskey, Ink and Tobacco.