Fragrance comparison

Noir Gem vs Ocean Rain

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

Noir Gem

I-Scents Premium

3.5010 votes

Rank #62,491 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ocean Rain

Mario Valentino

4.3699 votes

Rank #9,130 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean Rain takes 5 of 6 categories.

Noir Gem
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ocean Rain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Noir Gem1/6

Ocean Rain5/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Noir GemI-Scents Premium

Ocean RainMario Valentino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 59%Had 18%Want 24%

4.36/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 37%Had 8%Want 54%

Category winnerOcean RainRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

20%Like

50%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

58%Love

31%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityOcean Rain

SillageOcean Rain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value57

Category winnerNoir GemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

citrus77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryArtemisiaLavenderBasilLimeBergamotLemonMint

Heart2-3 hrs

CloveCinnamonJuniperJasmineAngelicaCorianderAbsinthe

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherAmberPatchouliOakmossVetiverPine needlesResinFir

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderLimeArtemisiaBasilGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseSea waterCyclamenThymeWater NotesFir

Base4 to 8 hours

oak mossLeatherVirginia CedarAmber

Category winnerOcean RainLongest dry-down: 4 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer74

Fall83

Winter14

Day100

Night48

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,130

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerOcean RainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Noir Gem by I-Scents Premium opens with an aggressive burst of cold mint, bitter artemisia, and crushed rosemary. Within three minutes, the sharp alcohol flash recedes, revealing a brisk barbershop heart driven by soapy lavender and warm cinnamon. The composition smells distinctly classic. It recalls the assertive aro…

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Ocean Rain by Mario Valentino is a vintage aromatic aquatic cologne with a distinctly herbal, floral heart. Created in 1990 by perfumer Edmond Roudnitska, the fragrance avoids modern sugary aquatic tropes in favor of an intricate, classic structure. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, Amalfi lemon, lime, a…

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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 Gem or Ocean Rain?

Ocean Rain takes 5 of 6 categories. Noir Gem is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes; Ocean Rain is rated 4.36/5 from 99 votes. Choose Noir Gem for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ocean Rain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Noir Gem or Ocean Rain?

Ocean Rain lasts longest (Ocean Rain 73/100, Noir Gem 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noir Gem or Ocean Rain?

Ocean Rain projects furthest (Ocean Rain 63/100, Noir Gem 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noir Gem and Ocean Rain smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Lavender, Basil and Lime.

Is Noir Gem or Ocean Rain better for summer or winter?

Noir Gem suits daytime wear; Ocean Rain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noir Gem and Ocean Rain?

Noir Gem has top notes of Rosemary, Artemisia, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Clove, Cinnamon, Juniper and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Amber, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Ocean Rain has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Artemisia and Basil, heart notes of Rose, Sea water, Cyclamen and Thyme, a base of oak moss, Leather, Virginia Cedar and Amber.