Fragrance comparison

Or Noir vs Jacomo for Men Intense

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 298 ratings analysed

Or Noir

Haute Fragrance Company HFC

4.28221 votes

Rank #8,122 Warm SpicyAromatic

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60%scent match

Closely related

Jacomo for Men Intense

Jacomo

4.1077 votes

Rank #5,344 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Or Noir
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.
Jacomo for Men Intense
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Or Noir3/7

Jacomo for Men Intense3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Or NoirHaute Fragrance Company HFC

Jacomo for Men IntenseJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

Category winnerOr NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

39%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

221 votes

58%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerOr NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageJacomo for Men Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value78

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

elemiCardamomItalian Lemon

Heart

OrangeSpicy NotesSandalwood

Base

LeatherCedarMusk

Top

LemonBergamotCinnamonCardamomNutmegJuniper

Heart

Orange BlossomelemiStar AniseLabdanum

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarMusk

InformationalShared noteselemi, Cardamom, Italian Lemon 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

Spring69

Summer47

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOr NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex43

Women6

Men94

Unisex3

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,122

PerfumerVincent Ricord

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#5,344

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Jacomo for Men Intense is a woody spicy fragrance that commands attention with its bold character. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon and juniper, settling into a heart of elemi and warm spices. This scent suits men who appreciate a rugged, grounded profile for cooler days or evenings when they want to project a con…

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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, Or Noir or Jacomo for Men Intense?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Or Noir is rated 4.28/5 from 221 votes; Jacomo for Men Intense is rated 4.10/5 from 77 votes. Choose Or Noir for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Jacomo for Men Intense for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Or Noir or Jacomo for Men Intense?

They last about the same: Or Noir 75/100, Jacomo for Men Intense 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Or Noir or Jacomo for Men Intense?

Jacomo for Men Intense projects furthest (Jacomo for Men Intense 67/100, Or Noir 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Or Noir and Jacomo for Men Intense smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include elemi, Cardamom, Italian Lemon and Sandalwood.

Is Or Noir or Jacomo for Men Intense better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Or Noir and Jacomo for Men Intense?

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. Jacomo for Men Intense has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Orange Blossom, elemi, Star Anise and Labdanum, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.