Fragrance comparison

Noir Anthracite vs Wild Vetiver

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 1,887 ratings analysed

3 wins

Noir Anthracite

Tom Ford

3.941,885 votes

Rank #936 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Wild Vetiver

Rituals

3.502 votes

Rank #56,939 LeatherPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Noir Anthracite takes 3 of 4 categories.

Noir Anthracite
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Wild Vetiver
Choose it for a leather and patchouli character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Noir Anthracite3/4

Wild Vetiver1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Wild Vetiver
Sillage & projection: Noir Anthracite
Value for money: Noir Anthracite
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Noir Anthracite

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Noir AnthraciteTom Ford

Wild VetiverRituals

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 1,885 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

1,462 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityWild Vetiver

SillageNoir Anthracite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNoir AnthraciteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

citrus65%

leather53%

herbal42%

leather100%

patchouli83%

animalic65%

smoky48%

balsamic30%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sichuan PepperGingerBergamot

Heart

SpicesGalbanumJasmine

Base

EbonyCedarBirchLeatherSandalwoodPatchouliAmberwood

Top

Grapefruit blossomGinger

Heart

Sichuan PepperHaitian Vetiver

Base

LeatherPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSichuan Pepper, Ginger, Leather and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#936

PerfumerHonorine Blanc

Launched—

Reviews361

Overall rank#56,939

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNoir AnthraciteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Noir Anthracite by Tom Ford lands on the skin like cold rain hitting dark volcanic rock. This mineral heavy Chypre opens with a sharp burst of Sichuan pepper and bitter bergamot, immediately establishing an angular, modern tone. As it settles, the initial spice meets the dry, herbal bite of galbanum, steering far away…

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Wild Vetiver by Rituals pairs the sharp, bracing quality of Haitian vetiver with a potent spicy leather backbone. Launched in 2021, this unisex woody spicy scent balances ginger and grapefruit blossom with a deep, earthy base. It works best for crisp autumn days when you want a grounded, professional aroma that projec…

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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, Noir Anthracite or Wild Vetiver?

Noir Anthracite takes 3 of 4 categories. Noir Anthracite is rated 3.94/5 from 1,885 votes; Wild Vetiver is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Noir Anthracite for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Wild Vetiver for a leather and patchouli character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Noir Anthracite or Wild Vetiver?

Wild Vetiver lasts longest (Wild Vetiver 80/100, Noir Anthracite 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noir Anthracite or Wild Vetiver?

Noir Anthracite projects furthest (Noir Anthracite 67/100, Wild Vetiver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noir Anthracite and Wild Vetiver smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather accords. Common notes include Sichuan Pepper, Ginger, Leather and Patchouli.

Is Noir Anthracite or Wild Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Wild Vetiver suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noir Anthracite and Wild Vetiver?

Noir Anthracite has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Spices, Galbanum and Jasmine, a base of Ebony, Cedar, Birch and Leather. Wild Vetiver has top notes of Grapefruit blossom and Ginger, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper and Haitian Vetiver, a base of Leather and Patchouli.