Fragrance comparison

Noir vs #006 Boxer

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,397 ratings analysed

4 wins

Noir

Tom Ford

4.064,336 votes

Rank #26,627 AmberPowdery

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39%scent match

Some overlap

#006 Boxer

HUNQ

3.2861 votes

Rank #20,886 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Noir
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
#006 Boxer
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Noir4/7

#006 Boxer3/7

Ratings & consensus: Noir
Community sentiment: Noir
Longevity: Noir
Sillage & projection: #006 Boxer
Value for money: Noir
Versatility: #006 Boxer
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: #006 Boxer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NoirTom Ford

#006 BoxerHUNQ

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 4,336 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.28/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%

Category winnerNoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

4,336 votes

18%Love

38%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

20%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerNoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityNoir

Sillage#006 Boxer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value39

Category winnerNoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

violet69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

green58%

amber44%

earthy30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletPink PepperCarawayBergamotVerbena

Heart

Tuscan IrisBulgarian RoseBlack PepperNutmegGeraniumClary Sage

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafAmberVanillaLeatherCivetOpoponaxBenzoinVetiver

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryRed ThymeGrapefruitBergamotBigaradePetitgrain Paraguay

Heart2-4 hrs

CuminGreen LeavesNutmegVioletGeraniumRose

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverPatchouliStyraxPine TreeCade oilClary SageIso E SuperAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesViolet, Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for #006 Boxer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring78

Summer50

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night93

Category winner#006 BoxerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex23

Women4

Men79

Unisex5

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,627

PerfumerOlivier Gillotin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winner#006 BoxerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tom Ford Noir opens with a clean, sharp burst of bergamot and verbena, but this bright start quickly fades as a heavy blanket of powdery violet and caraway seeds takes over. On the skin, the fragrance warms up and shifts from a fresh, spicy herbal blend into a dense, dark floral heart dominated by Tuscan iris and Bulg…

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HUNQ #006 Boxer delivers an authentic sensory tribute to the boxing ring, opening with a punch of bitter grapefruit, tart petitgrain, and pungent rosemary. As the initial citrus sparkle recedes, a warm heart of cumin, nutmeg, and crushed green leaves creates a distinctive aroma reminiscent of freshly opened vinyl glov…

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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 #006 Boxer?

Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Noir is rated 4.06/5 from 4,336 votes; #006 Boxer is rated 3.28/5 from 61 votes. Choose Noir for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose #006 Boxer for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Noir or #006 Boxer?

They last about the same: Noir 71/100, #006 Boxer 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Noir or #006 Boxer?

Projection is very close: #006 Boxer 60/100, Noir 59/100 for sillage.

Do Noir and #006 Boxer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Violet, Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose and Nutmeg.

Is Noir or #006 Boxer better for summer or winter?

For summer, #006 Boxer is the stronger pick. For winter, Noir is the stronger pick. #006 Boxer suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noir and #006 Boxer?

Noir has top notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Caraway and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuscan Iris, Bulgarian Rose, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Amber, Vanilla and Leather. #006 Boxer has top notes of Rosemary, Red Thyme, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cumin, Green Leaves, Nutmeg and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Styrax and Pine Tree.