Fragrance comparison

NOBLE FOREST vs Vetiver Cigar

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

NOBLE FOREST

KNIGHTS Fragrances

3.6528 votes

Rank #10,349 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vetiver Cigar

SJA Perfumes

3.888 votes

Rank #43,548 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Cigar takes 3 of 4 categories.

NOBLE FOREST
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vetiver Cigar
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

NOBLE FOREST1/4

Vetiver Cigar3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NOBLE FORESTKNIGHTS Fragrances

Vetiver CigarSJA Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 15%Had 20%Want 65%

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 50%Had 6%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

50%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityVetiver Cigar

SillageVetiver Cigar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value40

Category winnerVetiver CigarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy88%

amber77%

warm spicy65%

patchouli53%

musky42%

woody100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

green65%

earthy53%

powdery42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperBergamot

Heart

Woody NotesPatchouliOlibanumAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Iso E Super

Top15-30 mins

BasilBlack PepperPeppermint

Heart2-4 hrs

Cade oilCedarOak TreeOlibanumLeather

Base8-12 hrs

VetiverTobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Olibanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Durations are only published for Vetiver Cigar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Spring33

Summer33

Fall33

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Casual 39%Date 29%Party 23%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,349

PerfumerAxel Rudi Pell

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#43,548

PerfumerShatha Alzaabi

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNOBLE FORESTHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

NOBLE FOREST by KNIGHTS Fragrances delivers an earthy, woody profile centered on black pepper and oud. It is a bold, resinous scent that suits those who enjoy dry, non-sweet woods. Perfect for crisp autumn days when you want a grounded, professional aroma that lingers on sweaters for hours.

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Vetiver Cigar by SJA Perfumes blends crisp garden herbs with the deep, smoldering aroma of an outdoor cedar campfire and cured tobacco leaf. The scent opens with an eye-opening rush of brisk peppermint, crushed basil, and cracked black pepper before settling into rich, dark leather and tar-like cade oil. As it dries d…

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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, NOBLE FOREST or Vetiver Cigar?

Vetiver Cigar takes 3 of 4 categories. NOBLE FOREST is rated 3.65/5 from 28 votes; Vetiver Cigar is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose NOBLE FOREST for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver Cigar for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, NOBLE FOREST or Vetiver Cigar?

Vetiver Cigar lasts longest (Vetiver Cigar 80/100, NOBLE FOREST 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, NOBLE FOREST or Vetiver Cigar?

Vetiver Cigar projects furthest (Vetiver Cigar 70/100, NOBLE FOREST 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do NOBLE FOREST and Vetiver Cigar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Olibanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is NOBLE FOREST or Vetiver Cigar better for summer or winter?

NOBLE FOREST suits daytime wear; Vetiver Cigar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in NOBLE FOREST and Vetiver Cigar?

NOBLE FOREST has top notes of Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Woody Notes, Patchouli, Olibanum and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Iso E Super. Vetiver Cigar has top notes of Basil, Black Pepper and Peppermint, heart notes of Cade oil, Cedar, Oak Tree and Olibanum, a base of Vetiver, Tobacco, Agarwood (Oud) and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.