Fragrance comparison

Poème Noir vs Whiskey Tobacco

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 215 ratings analysed

5 wins

Poème Noir

Sylhouette Parfums

4.1537 votes

Rank #19,758 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Whiskey Tobacco

Demeter Fragrance

3.56178 votes

Rank #17,784 WhiskeyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poème Noir takes 5 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.
Whiskey Tobacco
Choose it for a whiskey and tobacco character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Poème Noir5/7

Whiskey Tobacco2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poème NoirSylhouette Parfums

Whiskey TobaccoDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 8%Had 2%Want 91%

3.56/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

18%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

178 votes

Category winnerPoème NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityPoème Noir

SillagePoème Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value59

Category winnerWhiskey TobaccoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose92%

whiskey84%

woody77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

whiskey100%

tobacco83%

woody65%

sweet48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both whiskey, 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

WhiskeyTobacco

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWhiskey and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Whiskey Tobacco, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer27

Fall91

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day52

Night100

Category winnerPoème NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex54

Women15

Men16

Unisex68

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,758

PerfumerSy Truong

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#17,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerWhiskey TobaccoHigher 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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Whiskey Tobacco by Demeter Fragrance delivers an unvarnished blast of boozy sweetness and dry cigar smoke. It smells raw. The first mist releases a sharp wave of bourbon mash, spiked with caramelized sugar and woody barrel oak. Within minutes, the harsh alcohol edge mellows into rich dried pipe leaf. Sweet warmth cush…

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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 Whiskey Tobacco?

Poème Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Poème Noir is rated 4.15/5 from 37 votes; Whiskey Tobacco is rated 3.56/5 from 178 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 Whiskey Tobacco for a whiskey and tobacco character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Poème Noir or Whiskey Tobacco?

Poème Noir lasts longest (Poème Noir 85/100, Whiskey Tobacco 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poème Noir or Whiskey Tobacco?

Poème Noir projects furthest (Poème Noir 75/100, Whiskey Tobacco 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poème Noir and Whiskey Tobacco smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share whiskey, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Whiskey and Tobacco.

Is Poème Noir or Whiskey Tobacco 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; Whiskey Tobacco suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.