Fragrance comparison

Noir for Men vs Private Collection

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 192 ratings analysed

Noir for Men

Bath & Body Works

3.90188 votes

Rank #28,782 AromaticMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Private Collection

Julian Rouas

3.004 votes

Rank #61,915 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Noir for Men
Choose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Private Collection
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Noir for Men1/2

Private Collection1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Noir for MenBath & Body Works

Private CollectionJulian Rouas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 55%Had 24%Want 20%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

53%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

188 votes

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillagePrivate Collection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

musky92%

woody84%

powdery77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

amber92%

lavender84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both musky, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderBergamotRosemaryClary Sage

Heart

LavenderCardamomAfrican Orange Flower

Base

MuskAmberVanilleWoodsy NotesVetyver

Top

Musk

Heart

Floral NotesAmber

Base

LavenderVanille

InformationalShared notesLavender, Musk, Amber and Vanille. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer26

Fall100

Winter83

Day47

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women3

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,782

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNoir for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Noir for Men by Bath and Body Works is a bold aromatic woody fragrance built around dark cardamom and crisp clary sage. It leans into a clean yet mysterious vibe, perfect for evening wear in cooler months. This scent provides a confident profile for those who appreciate a sharp, well-defined masculine aroma that linge…

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Private Collection by Julian Rouas presents a floral and amber focus designed for women. It opens with a musky presence that transitions into a heart of varied floral notes, settling into a base of lavender and vanilla. This blend aims for longevity, making it a potential signature scent for those who enjoy warm, powd…

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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 for Men or Private Collection?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Noir for Men is rated 3.90/5 from 188 votes; Private Collection is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Noir for Men for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Private Collection for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Noir for Men or Private Collection?

Private Collection projects furthest (Private Collection 75/100, Noir for Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noir for Men and Private Collection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Lavender, Musk, Amber and Vanille.

Is Noir for Men or Private Collection better for summer or winter?

Noir for Men suits evening wear; Private Collection suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noir for Men and Private Collection?

Noir for Men has top notes of Coriander, Bergamot, Rosemary and Clary Sage, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom and African Orange Flower, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanille and Woodsy Notes. Private Collection has top notes of Musk, heart notes of Floral Notes and Amber, a base of Lavender and Vanille.