Noble vs TOWA
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
TOWA takes 5 of 5 categories.
NobleChoose it for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, evening wear.
TOWAChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Noble0/5
TOWA5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- TOWA
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- TOWA
- Sillage & projection
- TOWA
- Value for money
- TOWA
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- TOWA
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NobleRiggsTOWANilafar du NilWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.04/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%
3.97/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 29%Had 4%Want 66%
Category winnerTOWARating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
13%Like
13%Ok
7%Dislike
33%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
59%Love
24%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
7%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTOWA
SillageTOWA
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTOWABest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
powdery84%
smoky77%
warm spicy69%
leather61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
balsamic61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
IncenseCardamomGinger
Heart
LeatherOrrisEgyptian Jasmine
Base
CashmeranCedarSandalwood
Top
CardamomCoffee CO2HeliotropeBergamotLemon
Heart
RoseDark ChocolateBrown sugarRumTonka BeanEgyptian JasmineRaspberryBenzoin
Base
IncenseCashmere WoodAgarwood (Oud)Bourbon VanillaStyraxAmbrocenideMuscenoneCedar
InformationalShared notesIncense, Cardamom, Egyptian Jasmine and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter80
Day67
Night100
Spring68
Summer32
Fall79
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#60,532
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#9,955
PerfumerMichelle Moellhausen
Launched—
Reviews18
Category winnerTOWAHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRiggs Noble is a smoky, woody amber with a polished spicy opening and a soft powdery core. Incense, cardamom and ginger give it lift early on, then leather, orris and jasmine pull it into a drier, more dressed-up style. As it settles, sandalwood, cedar and cashmeran keep it warm and smooth. It looks best for someone w…
Reviews →TOWA by Nilafar du Nil is a bold unisex fragrance centered on coffee and warm spices. Launched in 2022, it opens with a sharp kick of cardamom and coffee CO2, softening into a heart of dark chocolate and rum. This creation suits those who enjoy rich, resinous scents during colder months, providing a comforting yet sop…
Reviews →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, Noble or TOWA?
TOWA takes 5 of 5 categories. Noble is rated 3.04/5 from 21 votes; TOWA is rated 3.97/5 from 35 votes. Choose Noble for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose TOWA for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Noble or TOWA?
TOWA lasts longest (TOWA 84/100, Noble 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Noble or TOWA?
TOWA projects furthest (TOWA 74/100, Noble 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Noble and TOWA smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Cardamom, Egyptian Jasmine and Cedar.
Is Noble or TOWA better for summer or winter?
Noble suits evening wear; TOWA suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Noble and TOWA?
Noble has top notes of Incense, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Leather, Orris and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Cashmeran, Cedar and Sandalwood. TOWA has top notes of Cardamom, Coffee CO2, Heliotrope and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Dark Chocolate, Brown sugar and Rum, a base of Incense, Cashmere Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Bourbon Vanilla.
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