Fragrance comparison

Noir vs Nostalgia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Noir

Kevin Schepis

4.119 votes

Rank #50,651 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Nostalgia

Royal Glory

3.506 votes

Rank #65,916 SweetAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Noir
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Nostalgia
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Noir2/4

Nostalgia2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NoirKevin Schepis

NostalgiaRoyal Glory

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 12%Had 1%Want 87%

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 29%Had 4%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNostalgia

SillageNostalgia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value32

Category winnerNoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

vanilla77%

tropical69%

fresh61%

sweet100%

amber83%

musky65%

powdery48%

animalic30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGreen Notes

Heart

PineappleMelonAmber

Base

VanillaWoodsy NotesMusk

Top20-30 mins

Fruity NotesGreen NotesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Sweet NotesAmberMelonPineapple

Base8-10+ hrs

MuskVanillaWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Green Notes, Pineapple and Melon. Durations are only published for Nostalgia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex60

Women30

Men57

Unisex29

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Noir by Kevin Schepis is an accessible oriental vanilla scent that balances fruity brightness with a warm, resinous foundation. Launched in 2023, this unisex fragrance leans into playful pineapple and melon top notes before settling into a cozy, musky amber dry-down. It serves as a reliable daily choice for those who …

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Nostalgia by Royal Glory opens with a bright splash of bergamot, fresh green notes, and assorted orchard fruits that quickly give way to a dense, syrup-sweet core. Within twenty minutes, ripe melon and juicy pineapple emerge alongside warm amber, coating the skin in a cozy, confectionery warmth. As the fruits soften, …

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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 Nostalgia?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Noir is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Nostalgia is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Noir for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Nostalgia for a sweet and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Noir or Nostalgia?

Nostalgia lasts longest (Nostalgia 77/100, Noir 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noir or Nostalgia?

Nostalgia projects furthest (Nostalgia 75/100, Noir 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noir and Nostalgia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Green Notes, Pineapple and Melon.

Is Noir or Nostalgia better for summer or winter?

Noir suits day or night wear; Nostalgia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noir and Nostalgia?

Noir has top notes of Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Pineapple, Melon and Amber, a base of Vanilla, Woodsy Notes and Musk. Nostalgia has top notes of Fruity Notes, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Sweet Notes, Amber, Melon and Pineapple, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Woody Notes.