Fragrance comparison

Noir Gem vs Virilis

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 52 ratings analysed

Noir Gem

I-Scents Premium

3.5010 votes

Rank #64,475 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Virilis

PARIS CORNER

4.3842 votes

Rank #25,278 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virilis 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.
Virilis
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Noir Gem1/6

Virilis5/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Noir GemI-Scents Premium

VirilisPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 59%Had 18%Want 24%

4.38/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

Category winnerVirilisRating 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

60%Love

24%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityVirilis

SillageVirilis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNoir GemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber 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

Top45 to 60 minutes

LavenderMintPineappleArtemisiaCinnamonBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

AmberAmberwoodBenzoinPatchouli

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaToffeeOakmossMusk

Category winnerVirilisLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night80

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men82

Unisex11

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,475

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVirilisHigher 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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Virilis by PARIS CORNER is an oriental fougere fragrance for men built around aromatic freshness and rich, resinous warmth. The scent opens with a burst of crisp bergamot, sharp mint, and aromatic lavender, cut through by juicy pineapple and warm cinnamon. As the initial brightness settles, an earthy blend of patchoul…

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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 Gem or Virilis?

Virilis takes 5 of 6 categories. Noir Gem is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes; Virilis is rated 4.38/5 from 42 votes. Choose Noir Gem for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Virilis for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Noir Gem or Virilis?

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

Which projects more, Noir Gem or Virilis?

Virilis projects furthest (Virilis 70/100, Noir Gem 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noir Gem and Virilis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Lavender, Bergamot and Mint.

Is Noir Gem or Virilis better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Noir Gem and Virilis?

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. Virilis has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Pineapple and Artemisia, heart notes of Amber, Amberwood, Benzoin and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Toffee, Oakmoss and Musk.