Fragrance comparison

Noir vs Oligarch

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,303 ratings analysed

Noir

Adnan B.

3.92101 votes

Rank #25,701 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Oligarch

Roja Dove

4.371,202 votes

Rank #153 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oligarch takes 5 of 7 categories.

Noir
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oligarch
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Noir2/7

Oligarch5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NoirAdnan B.

OligarchRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 34%Had 14%Want 53%

4.37/ 5 · 1,202 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerOligarchRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

90 votes

60%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

708 votes

Category winnerOligarchMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityOligarch

SillageOligarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value39

Category winnerNoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

leather84%

musky77%

smoky69%

oud61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

leather61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotApplePink Pepper

Heart

BirchPatchouliRose

Base

MuskAgarwood (Oud)AmberVanilla

Top

LemonBergamotLimeLavenderThyme

Heart

Black CurrantAppleOrange BlossomChampacaJasmineCoconutLily

Base

juniper berryBirchPink PepperCedarOakmossAmberTonka BeanMate

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Pink Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer83

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer93

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men80

Unisex16

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#153

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews233

Category winnerOligarchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Noir by Adnan B. is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Top notes are Black Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Birch, Patchouli and Rose; base notes are Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Vanilla.

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Oligarch is a polished citrus chypre with the bright, bitter sparkle of lemon, bergamot and lime up front, then a smoother core of black currant, herbs and woods. It often reads refined, masculine and tailored rather than loud. If you already enjoy Terre d'Hermes, this sits in a similar space but usually feels richer,…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Noir or Oligarch?

Oligarch takes 5 of 7 categories. Noir is rated 3.92/5 from 101 votes; Oligarch is rated 4.37/5 from 1,202 votes. Choose Noir for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oligarch for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Noir or Oligarch?

Oligarch lasts longest (Oligarch 77/100, Noir 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noir or Oligarch?

Oligarch projects furthest (Oligarch 70/100, Noir 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noir and Oligarch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and leather accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Pink Pepper.

Is Noir or Oligarch better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oligarch is the stronger pick. For winter, Noir is the stronger pick. Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noir and Oligarch?

Noir has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Birch, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Vanilla. Oligarch has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Lime and Lavender, heart notes of Black Currant, Apple, Orange Blossom and Champaca, a base of juniper berry, Birch, Pink Pepper and Cedar.