Fragrance comparison

Nobility vs Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,260 ratings analysed

Nobility

Gulf Orchid

4.002 votes

Rank #56,435 WoodyEarthy

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43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.251,258 votes

Rank #152 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Nobility
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Nobility1/5

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme
Value for money: Nobility
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme
Fragranxe ranking: Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NobilityGulf Orchid

Van Cleef & Arpels pour HommeVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

4.25/ 5 · 1,258 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

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

52%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

1,258 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityVan Cleef & Arpels pour Homme

SillageVan Cleef & Arpels pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value53

Category winnerNobilityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

rose61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderJuniper BerriesBasilGreen NotesCarawaySageBergamotMarjoram

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseCarnationPatchouliVetiverClovesJasmineSpicy NotesCedar

Base8-12 hrs

LeatherOakmossMuskSandalwoodLabdanumAmberCoconut

Category winnerVan Cleef & Arpels pour HommeLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night44

Spring43

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

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

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Date 38%Work 28%Casual 19%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#152

PerfumerLouis Monnet

Launched—

Reviews201

Category winnerVan Cleef & Arpels pour HommeHigher 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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Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme is a dark, uncompromising leather fragrance built around bitter herbs, velvety rose, and damp oakmoss. First launched in 1978, it opens with a bracing blast of green basil, aromatic lavender, and crisp juniper berries that immediately feels like stepping into a cold pine forest. As the he…

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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 Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme?

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Nobility is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme is rated 4.25/5 from 1,258 votes. Choose Nobility for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nobility or Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme?

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme lasts longest (Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme 80/100, Nobility 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nobility or Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme?

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme projects furthest (Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme 74/100, Nobility 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nobility and Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Patchouli, Lavender and Vetiver.

Is Nobility or Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Nobility suits daytime wear; Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nobility and Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme?

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. Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Basil and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Musk and Sandalwood.