Fragrance comparison

Ocean Rain vs Noir Gem

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ocean Rain

Mario Valentino

4.3699 votes

Rank #9,130 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Noir Gem

I-Scents Premium

3.5010 votes

Rank #62,440 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean Rain takes 5 of 6 categories.

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 Gem
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ocean Rain5/6

Noir Gem1/6

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

Ocean RainMario Valentino

Noir GemI-Scents Premium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 37%Had 8%Want 54%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 59%Had 18%Want 24%

Category winnerOcean RainRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

31%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

99 votes

20%Love

20%Like

50%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityOcean Rain

SillageOcean Rain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNoir GemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

citrus77%

floral69%

woody61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderLimeArtemisiaBasilGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseSea waterCyclamenThymeWater NotesFir

Base4 to 8 hours

oak mossLeatherVirginia CedarAmber

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryArtemisiaLavenderBasilLimeBergamotLemonMint

Heart2-3 hrs

CloveCinnamonJuniperJasmineAngelicaCorianderAbsinthe

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherAmberPatchouliOakmossVetiverPine needlesResinFir

Category winnerOcean RainLongest dry-down: 4 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall83

Winter14

Day100

Night48

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,130

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#62,440

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOcean RainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Ocean Rain or Noir Gem?

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

Which lasts longer, Ocean Rain or Noir Gem?

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

Which projects more, Ocean Rain or Noir Gem?

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

Do Ocean Rain and Noir Gem smell similar?

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

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

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

What are the notes in Ocean Rain and Noir Gem?

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. 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.