Fragrance comparison

Noir vs Zanzibar

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

3 wins

Noir

Parah

3.9417 votes

Rank #37,365 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Zanzibar

Yachtsman

4.1422 votes

Rank #44,729 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Noir takes 3 of 5 categories.

Noir
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Zanzibar
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Noir3/5

Zanzibar2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NoirParah

ZanzibarYachtsman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 68%

4.14/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 27%Had 10%Want 63%

Category winnerZanzibarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

32%Love

59%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNoir

SillageNoir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber90%

patchouli80%

woody70%

fresh spicy60%

balsamic50%

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

cinnamon84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OlibanumCloveLemon Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliOrris RootAmber

Base5-7 hrs

VanilleMusk

Top20-30 mins

JasmineCitrusesCucumber

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonNutmegCloveVanille

Base6-8+ hrs

ResinOlibanumTeak WoodVirginia CedarPatchouli

Category winnerZanzibarLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 41%Party 24%Work 19%Casual 16%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,365

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#44,729

PerfumerJohn Verde

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parah Noir is a dark, resinous woody fragrance that pairs smoky olibanum with biting clove buds and earthy patchouli. It opens with a quick flash of citrusy lemon blossom before settling into warm amber, dry orris root, and soft vanilla. Despite being launched by an Italian lingerie house for women, the profile leans …

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Zanzibar by Yachtsman kicks off with a refreshing splash of crisp cucumber, tart citruses, and sweet jasmine petals before shifting into a cozy spice market blend. That cool, watery opening quickly warms up as ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and aromatic clove take center stage alongside smooth vanilla. Grounded by dry Virgi…

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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 or Zanzibar?

Noir takes 3 of 5 categories. Noir is rated 3.94/5 from 17 votes; Zanzibar is rated 4.14/5 from 22 votes. Choose Noir for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Zanzibar for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Noir or Zanzibar?

Noir lasts longest (Noir 63/100, Zanzibar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noir or Zanzibar?

Noir projects furthest (Noir 70/100, Zanzibar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noir and Zanzibar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Clove, Patchouli and Vanille.

Is Noir or Zanzibar better for summer or winter?

Noir suits evening wear; Zanzibar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noir and Zanzibar?

Noir has top notes of Olibanum, Clove and Lemon Blossom, heart notes of Patchouli, Orris Root and Amber, a base of Vanille and Musk. Zanzibar has top notes of Jasmine, Citruses and Cucumber, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove and Vanille, a base of Resin, Olibanum, Teak Wood and Virginia Cedar.