Fragrance comparison

Omnia IV vs Or Noir

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 351 ratings analysed

Omnia IV

In The Box

3.90130 votes

Rank #10,395 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Or Noir

Haute Fragrance Company HFC

4.28221 votes

Rank #8,122 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Or Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Omnia IV
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Or Noir
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Omnia IV2/7

Or Noir4/7

Ratings & consensus: Or Noir
Community sentiment: Or Noir
Longevity: Omnia IV
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Omnia IV
Versatility: Or Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Or Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Omnia IVIn The Box

Or NoirHaute Fragrance Company HFC

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 57%Had 16%Want 27%

4.28/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerOr NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

130 votes

47%Love

39%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

221 votes

Category winnerOr NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityOmnia IV

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value40

Category winnerOmnia IVBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

ozonic69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperNutmegBergamotelemiCardamomGrapefruit

Heart

Violet LeafWhiskeyLavender

Base

CedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliAmbergrisMusk

Top

elemiCardamomItalian Lemon

Heart

OrangeSpicy NotesSandalwood

Base

LeatherCedarMusk

InformationalShared noteselemi, Cardamom, Cedar and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring69

Summer47

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOr NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex8

Women3

Men51

Unisex43

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#8,122

PerfumerVincent Ricord

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerOr NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Omnia IV is a woody spicy scent that thrives in cooler weather. It features a bold opening of black pepper and cardamom, followed by a mid-section of violet leaf and whiskey. This composition delivers a sharp, sophisticated profile suitable for office or evening wear. The base of cedar and vetiver creates a sturdy, lo…

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Or Noir by Haute Fragrance Company HFC delivers a dark, refined blend of bright citrus, warm spices, and smooth woods. The scent kicks off with an invigorating mix of Italian lemon, herbal cardamom, and pine-like elemi resin. Within minutes, the zesty opening softens into a heart of juicy orange, mixed spicy notes, an…

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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, Omnia IV or Or Noir?

Or Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Omnia IV is rated 3.90/5 from 130 votes; Or Noir is rated 4.28/5 from 221 votes. Choose Omnia IV for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Or Noir for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Omnia IV or Or Noir?

Omnia IV lasts longest (Omnia IV 79/100, Or Noir 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Omnia IV or Or Noir?

Projection is very close: Omnia IV 64/100, Or Noir 64/100 for sillage.

Do Omnia IV and Or Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include elemi, Cardamom, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Omnia IV or Or Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Or Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Omnia IV is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Omnia IV and Or Noir?

Omnia IV has top notes of Pepper, Nutmeg, Bergamot and elemi, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Whiskey and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli. Or Noir has top notes of elemi, Cardamom and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Orange, Spicy Notes and Sandalwood, a base of Leather, Cedar and Musk.