Fragrance comparison

Noir vs Mabda

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,378 ratings analysed

Noir

Tom Ford

4.064,336 votes

Rank #26,627 AmberPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Mabda

AZYA

4.2642 votes

Rank #9,709 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mabda takes 5 of 5 categories.

Noir
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Best in winter.
Mabda
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Noir0/5

Mabda5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NoirTom Ford

MabdaAZYA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 4,336 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.26/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

Category winnerMabdaRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMabda

SillageMabda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value62

Category winnerMabdaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

violet69%

patchouli61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and woody

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

Top

Pink PepperRaspberryBergamot

Heart

Black PepperYlang YlangClary SageGeraniumAmberRose

Base

FrankincenseTonka BeanBlack MuskCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinVetiver

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose and Black 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

Spring38

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex23

Women4

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,627

PerfumerOlivier Gillotin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerMabdaHigher 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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Mabda by AZYA is a bold aromatic fragrance that balances tart raspberry with sharp pink pepper and deep resins. It feels substantial and grounding, making it a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a scent that persists. Its woody and musky foundation ensures a lingering presence that works well for both offic…

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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 Mabda?

Mabda takes 5 of 5 categories. Noir is rated 4.06/5 from 4,336 votes; Mabda is rated 4.26/5 from 42 votes. Choose Noir for a amber and powdery character. Best in winter. Choose Mabda for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Noir or Mabda?

Mabda lasts longest (Mabda 84/100, Noir 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noir or Mabda?

Mabda projects furthest (Mabda 76/100, Noir 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noir and Mabda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose and Black Pepper.

Is Noir or Mabda better for summer or winter?

Mabda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noir and Mabda?

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. Mabda has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Frankincense, Tonka Bean, Black Musk and Cedarwood.