Fragrance comparison

Noir de Mars vs Yacuma

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

3 wins

Noir de Mars

Scent on Canvas

4.1718 votes

Rank #42,921 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Yacuma

Olfattology

3.3813 votes

Rank #53,076 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Noir de Mars takes 3 of 4 categories.

Noir de Mars
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Yacuma
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Noir de Mars3/4

Yacuma1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Noir de MarsScent on Canvas

YacumaOlfattology

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 74%

3.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 8%Want 63%

Category winnerNoir de MarsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

31%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

46%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityYacuma

SillageNoir de Mars

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud88%

leather77%

amber65%

aromatic53%

earthy42%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

smoky77%

earthy69%

amber61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, oud and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Agarwood (Oud)Cyperus esculentusGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Heart

LeatherGurjan balsamMyrrh

Base

AmyrisAmber

Top

SaffronPlumMandarin Orange

Heart

HoneyTurkish RoseJasmineBeeswaxClary Sage

Base

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseGuaiac WoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaOakmossAmbrette (Musk Mallow)PatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,921

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNoir de MarsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Noir de Mars by Scent on Canvas is a woody, leather-forward fragrance that balances its resinous core with amber. It is a unisex scent designed for those who want an assertive, modern presence. Expect a blend dominated by oud, guaiac wood, and myrrh that works best when you want to make a firm statement during cool we…

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Yacuma starts with a heavy burst of dark plum and sharp saffron, cutting through the air with a bittersweet warmth. As it settles onto the skin, a thick beeswax and sweet honey combination anchors the heart. This sweetness does not feel clean or sugary. Instead, it carries a heavy, animalic depth that eventually gives…

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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 de Mars or Yacuma?

Noir de Mars takes 3 of 4 categories. Noir de Mars is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes; Yacuma is rated 3.38/5 from 13 votes. Choose Noir de Mars for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Yacuma for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Noir de Mars or Yacuma?

Yacuma lasts longest (Yacuma 80/100, Noir de Mars 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noir de Mars or Yacuma?

Noir de Mars projects furthest (Noir de Mars 63/100, Yacuma 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noir de Mars and Yacuma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and amber accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood.

Is Noir de Mars or Yacuma better for summer or winter?

Noir de Mars suits evening wear; Yacuma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noir de Mars and Yacuma?

Noir de Mars has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Cyperus esculentus, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood, heart notes of Leather, Gurjan balsam and Myrrh, a base of Amyris and Amber. Yacuma has top notes of Saffron, Plum and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Honey, Turkish Rose, Jasmine and Beeswax, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Guaiac Wood and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.