Fragrance comparison

Noir Gem vs Timeless

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 277 ratings analysed

Noir Gem

I-Scents Premium

3.5010 votes

Rank #62,131 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Timeless

Clive Christian

4.38267 votes

Rank #27,256 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Timeless 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.
Timeless
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Noir Gem1/6

Timeless5/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Noir GemI-Scents Premium

TimelessClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 59%Had 18%Want 24%

4.38/ 5 · 267 votes

Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%

Category winnerTimelessRating 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

63%Love

22%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

267 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityTimeless

SillageTimeless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value21

Category winnerNoir GemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

green70%

fresh60%

lavender50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic 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

Top1 to 2 hours

LimeBitter OrangeGinger

Heart3 to 5 hours

MintLavenderCorianderNutmeg

Base5 to 8 hours

VetiverMuskAmberLeather

Category winnerTimelessLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night80

Spring89

Summer100

Fall58

Winter23

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men73

Unisex24

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,131

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,256

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTimelessHigher 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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Timeless by Clive Christian delivers an invigorating twist on the traditional cologne structure, built with a rich 25 percent oil concentration. The opening hits with sharp lime, tart bitter orange, and the zesty bite of fresh ginger. As the bright citrus settles, an aromatic heart of cool mint, clean lavender, herbal…

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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 Timeless?

Timeless takes 5 of 6 categories. Noir Gem is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes; Timeless is rated 4.38/5 from 267 votes. Choose Noir Gem for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Timeless for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Noir Gem or Timeless?

Timeless lasts longest (Timeless 77/100, Noir Gem 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noir Gem or Timeless?

Timeless projects furthest (Timeless 66/100, Noir Gem 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noir Gem and Timeless smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lime, Mint and Coriander.

Is Noir Gem or Timeless better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Noir Gem and Timeless?

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. Timeless has top notes of Lime, Bitter Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Mint, Lavender, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Amber and Leather.