Nombre Noir vs Sinan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
66%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sinan takes 7 of 7 categories.
Nombre NoirChoose it for a aromatic and floral character. Best in winter.
SinanChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Nombre Noir0/7
Sinan7/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Sinan
- Community sentiment
- Sinan
- Longevity
- Sinan
- Sillage & projection
- Sinan
- Value for money
- Sinan
- Versatility
- Sinan
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sinan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Nombre NoirShiseidoSinanJean-Marc SinanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.48/ 5 · 126 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.49/ 5 · 132 votes
Have 44%Had 18%Want 38%
Category winnerSinanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
30%Like
2%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
126 votes
63%Love
30%Like
2%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
132 votes
Category winnerSinanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySinan
SillageSinan
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSinanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
floral92%
woody84%
rose77%
amber69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
rose77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and rose
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesPalisander RosewoodCorianderMarjoramBergamot
Heart
Damask RoseOsmanthusGeraniumCarnationOrrisLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
HoneyVetiverSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanBenzoinAmber
Top
CorianderBrazilian RosewoodAldehydesGreen NotesBergamot
Heart
RoseCarnationGeraniumIrisJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossPatchouliIncenseVetiverAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Coriander, Bergamot and Damask Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring58
Summer48
Fall100
Winter75
Day89
Night100
Category winnerSinanMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,875
PerfumerJean-Yves Leroy, Serge Lutens
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,677
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews22
Category winnerSinanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNombre Noir by Shiseido is a legendary creation that immediately sets itself apart through a dark, ink-like damask rose. The opening combines a sharp blast of aldehydes with green marjoram and palisander rosewood, creating a cold, mysterious atmosphere. As it warms on the skin, a rich ylang-ylang and powdery orris roo…
Reviews →Jean-Marc Sinan Sinan opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, coriander, and bitter bergamot, cutting quickly into a dense, moody botanical greenness. As the initial flash cools down, dark rose, spicy carnation, and earthy geranium emerge alongside a faint, soapy iris touch. The fragrance settles into an unapologetical…
Reviews →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, Nombre Noir or Sinan?
Sinan takes 7 of 7 categories. Nombre Noir is rated 4.48/5 from 126 votes; Sinan is rated 4.49/5 from 132 votes. Choose Nombre Noir for a aromatic and floral character. Best in winter. Choose Sinan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Nombre Noir or Sinan?
Sinan lasts longest (Sinan 71/100, Nombre Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Nombre Noir or Sinan?
Sinan projects furthest (Sinan 68/100, Nombre Noir 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Nombre Noir and Sinan smell similar?
Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and rose accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Coriander, Bergamot and Damask Rose.
Is Nombre Noir or Sinan better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sinan is the stronger pick. For winter, Nombre Noir is the stronger pick. Sinan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nombre Noir and Sinan?
Nombre Noir has top notes of Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Coriander and Marjoram, heart notes of Damask Rose, Osmanthus, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Honey, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk. Sinan has top notes of Coriander, Brazilian Rosewood, Aldehydes and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Geranium and Iris, a base of oak moss, Patchouli, Incense and Vetiver.
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