Fragrance comparison

Poème Noir vs Second Skin

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

6 wins

Poème Noir

Sylhouette Parfums

4.1537 votes

Rank #19,747 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Second Skin

Anna Zworykina Perfumes

4.1147 votes

Rank #42,869 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poème Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Poème Noir
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Second Skin
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Poème Noir6/7

Second Skin1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poème NoirSylhouette Parfums

Second SkinAnna Zworykina Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 8%Had 2%Want 91%

4.11/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 26%Had 7%Want 67%

Category winnerPoème NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

49%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerPoème NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityPoème Noir

SillagePoème Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSecond SkinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose92%

whiskey84%

woody77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

woody100%

sweet92%

tobacco84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

floral61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

TuberoseNight Blooming JasmineWhiskeyInkTobaccoOakmossCarnationMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

TobaccoCognacWhite Cedar ExtractImmortelleCastoreumLabdanumYlang-YlangSandalwoodOakmossAmbrette (Musk Mallow)PatchouliCarnation

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Oakmoss and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer27

Fall91

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night71

Category winnerPoème NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex54

Women15

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,747

PerfumerSy Truong

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#42,869

PerfumerAnna Zworykina

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPoème NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poème Noir by Sylhouette Parfums is a dark, atmospheric floral scent featuring aged whiskey, tuberose, and ink. It suits those seeking a complex, mysterious fragrance for crisp autumn evenings. The composition balances white florals against smoky tobacco, creating a sharp and refined experience on the skin that linger…

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Second Skin opens with a sharp burst of bitter bergamot and dry black tea, quickly settling into a dark, smoky leather accord. The scent feels rugged yet intimate, avoiding synthetic sweetness in favor of raw castoreum and earthy birch tar undertones. As the perfume warms on your skin, ylang-ylang and jasmine bring a …

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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, Poème Noir or Second Skin?

Poème Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Poème Noir is rated 4.15/5 from 37 votes; Second Skin is rated 4.11/5 from 47 votes. Choose Poème Noir for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Second Skin for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Poème Noir or Second Skin?

Poème Noir lasts longest (Poème Noir 85/100, Second Skin 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poème Noir or Second Skin?

Poème Noir projects furthest (Poème Noir 75/100, Second Skin 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poème Noir and Second Skin smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Oakmoss and Carnation.

Is Poème Noir or Second Skin better for summer or winter?

For summer, Poème Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Poème Noir is the stronger pick. Poème Noir suits evening wear; Second Skin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poème Noir and Second Skin?

Poème Noir features Tuberose, Night Blooming Jasmine, Whiskey, Ink and Tobacco. Second Skin features Tobacco, Cognac, White Cedar Extract, Immortelle and Castoreum.