Fragrance comparison

Nobility vs MW

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Nobility

Gulf Orchid

4.002 votes

Rank #56,435 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Jean d'Albret

4.673 votes

Rank #46,182 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MW takes 3 of 4 categories.

Nobility
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MW
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Nobility1/4

MW3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NobilityGulf Orchid

MWJean d'Albret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 35%Had 12%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityMW

SillageMW

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNobilityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

musky69%

earthy61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Cashmere WoodBergamotCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliLavenderBalsamic Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverOakmossAmbergris

Top

CitrusesBergamotGinCubeb or Tailed pepper

Heart

SpicesRoseJasmine

Base

TobaccoVetiverSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanLabdanumAmbergrisOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Citruses, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Nobility, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night44

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Work 40%Casual 33%Date 16%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,182

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMWHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nobility by Gulf Orchid cuts through the air with instant clarity. The bergamot hits immediately. Tart citruses join a soft blanket of cashmere wood, creating a dry and comforting opening rather than a juicy splash. Within twenty minutes, the bright zest calms down. Earthy patchouli and herbal lavender take over the m…

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Jean d'Albret MW is a retro woody spicy blend designed for active women. It opens with bright citruses and a sharp gin note, settling into a dry mix of tobacco, vetiver, and oakmoss. Ideal for autumn days when you want a crisp, confident scent that stands out.

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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, Nobility or MW?

MW takes 3 of 4 categories. Nobility is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; MW is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Nobility for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MW for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nobility or MW?

MW lasts longest (MW 80/100, Nobility 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nobility or MW?

MW projects furthest (MW 63/100, Nobility 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nobility and MW smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citruses, Vetiver and Oakmoss.

Is Nobility or MW better for summer or winter?

Nobility suits daytime wear; MW suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nobility and MW?

Nobility has top notes of Cashmere Wood, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Patchouli, Lavender and Balsamic Notes, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss and Ambergris. MW has top notes of Citruses, Bergamot, Gin and Cubeb or Tailed pepper, heart notes of Spices, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Tobacco, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.