Fragrance comparison

Noir for Men vs Vetyver Vanille

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 195 ratings analysed

2 wins

Noir for Men

Bath & Body Works

3.90188 votes

Rank #30,987 AromaticMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Vetyver Vanille

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.147 votes

Rank #62,555 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Noir for Men takes 2 of 3 categories.

Noir for Men
Choose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vetyver Vanille
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Noir for Men2/3

Vetyver Vanille1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Noir for Men
Sillage & projection: Vetyver Vanille
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

Vetyver VanilleLe Jardin Retrouve

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 55%Had 24%Want 20%

3.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

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

14%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityNoir for Men

SillageVetyver Vanille

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%

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

vanilla74%

earthy65%

tobacco56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and vanilla

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Amalfi LemonBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

TobaccoWoodsy NotesSpicy Notes

Base3 to 5 hours

VetyverVanille

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vanille, Woodsy Notes and Vetyver. Durations are only published for Vetyver Vanille, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer26

Fall100

Winter83

Day47

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night25

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#30,987

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,555

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Vetyver Vanille by Le Jardin Retrouve pairs crisp citrus with rooty woods and smooth warmth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon and bergamot, bringing an instant sparkle that feels bright and aromatic. As the brisk opening settles, dry tobacco leaves and warm spicy notes emerge alongside textured woods…

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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 for Men or Vetyver Vanille?

Noir for Men takes 2 of 3 categories. Noir for Men is rated 3.90/5 from 188 votes; Vetyver Vanille is rated 3.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Noir for Men for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vetyver Vanille for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Noir for Men or Vetyver Vanille?

They last about the same: Noir for Men 55/100, Vetyver Vanille 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Noir for Men or Vetyver Vanille?

Vetyver Vanille projects furthest (Vetyver Vanille 58/100, Noir for Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noir for Men and Vetyver Vanille smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vanille, Woodsy Notes and Vetyver.

Is Noir for Men or Vetyver Vanille better for summer or winter?

Noir for Men suits evening wear; Vetyver Vanille suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noir for Men and Vetyver Vanille?

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. Vetyver Vanille has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Woodsy Notes and Spicy Notes, a base of Vetyver and Vanille.