Fragrance comparison

Man vs Noir Gem

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

2 wins

Man

Judith Williams

2.855 votes

Rank #25,318 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%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?

Man takes 2 of 3 categories.

Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.
Noir Gem
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Man2/3

Noir Gem0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ManJudith Williams

Noir GemI-Scents Premium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.85/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 59%Had 18%Want 24%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

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

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMan

SillageTie

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

woody100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPineappleMelonPearMint

Heart

FreesiaRosemaryCorianderLavenderVioletLilyJasmine

Base

PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVetiverTeak WoodCedarMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryArtemisiaLavenderBasilLimeBergamotLemonMint

Heart2-3 hrs

CloveCinnamonJuniperJasmineAngelicaCorianderAbsinthe

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherAmberPatchouliOakmossVetiverPine needlesResinFir

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Rosemary and Coriander. Durations are only published for Noir Gem, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

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#25,318

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#66,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Man by Judith Williams opens with a crisp burst of pineapple and bergamot, settling into a clean, aromatic heart of rosemary and lavender. This versatile blend leans into a woody base of cedar and teak wood, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear or office environments where you want to maintain a polished,…

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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, Man or Noir Gem?

Man takes 2 of 3 categories. Man is rated 2.85/5 from 5 votes; Noir Gem is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Choose Noir Gem for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Man or Noir Gem?

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

Which projects more, Man or Noir Gem?

Projection is very close: Man 38/100, Noir Gem 38/100 for sillage.

Do Man and Noir Gem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Rosemary and Coriander.

Is Man or Noir Gem better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Man and Noir Gem?

Man has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple, Melon and Pear, heart notes of Freesia, Rosemary, Coriander and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vetiver. 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.