Fragrance comparison

Mabda vs Noir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4,378 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mabda

AZYA

4.2642 votes

Rank #9,662 AmberAromatic

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51%scent match

Some overlap

Noir

Tom Ford

4.064,336 votes

Rank #26,440 AmberPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mabda takes 5 of 5 categories.

Mabda
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Noir
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Best in winter.

Mabda5/5

Noir0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MabdaAZYA

NoirTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

4.06/ 5 · 4,336 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerMabdaRating 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

43%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

4,336 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMabda

SillageMabda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value41

Category winnerMabdaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

powdery92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

violet69%

patchouli61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperRaspberryBergamot

Heart

Black PepperYlang YlangClary SageGeraniumAmberRose

Base

FrankincenseTonka BeanBlack MuskCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinVetiver

Top

VioletPink PepperCarawayBergamotVerbena

Heart

Tuscan IrisBulgarian RoseBlack PepperNutmegGeraniumClary Sage

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafAmberVanillaLeatherCivetOpoponaxBenzoinVetiver

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Clary Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring38

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Men73

Unisex23

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#26,440

PerfumerOlivier Gillotin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMabdaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mabda by AZYA is a bold aromatic fragrance that balances tart raspberry with sharp pink pepper and deep resins. It feels substantial and grounding, making it a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a scent that persists. Its woody and musky foundation ensures a lingering presence that works well for both offic…

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Tom Ford Noir opens with a clean, sharp burst of bergamot and verbena, but this bright start quickly fades as a heavy blanket of powdery violet and caraway seeds takes over. On the skin, the fragrance warms up and shifts from a fresh, spicy herbal blend into a dense, dark floral heart dominated by Tuscan iris and Bulg…

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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, Mabda or Noir?

Mabda takes 5 of 5 categories. Mabda is rated 4.26/5 from 42 votes; Noir is rated 4.06/5 from 4,336 votes. Choose Mabda for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Noir for a amber and powdery character. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mabda or Noir?

Mabda lasts longest (Mabda 84/100, Noir 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mabda or Noir?

Mabda projects furthest (Mabda 76/100, Noir 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mabda and Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Clary Sage.

Is Mabda or Noir better for summer or winter?

Mabda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mabda and Noir?

Mabda has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Frankincense, Tonka Bean, Black Musk and Cedarwood. Noir has top notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Caraway and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuscan Iris, Bulgarian Rose, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Amber, Vanilla and Leather.