Fragrance comparison

Puma Man vs Noir Gem

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

3 wins

Puma Man

Puma

4.0331 votes

Rank #18,578 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Noir Gem

I-Scents Premium

3.5010 votes

Rank #59,221 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Puma Man takes 3 of 6 categories.

Puma Man
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. 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.

Puma Man3/6

Noir Gem1/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Puma ManPuma

Noir GemI-Scents Premium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 47%Want 27%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 59%Had 18%Want 24%

Category winnerPuma ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

31 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillagePuma Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNoir GemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeJuniperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderSpicesFreesiaCorianderPimento

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherOakmossMusk

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryArtemisiaLavenderBasilLimeBergamotLemonMint

Heart2-3 hrs

CloveCinnamonJuniperJasmineAngelicaCorianderAbsinthe

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherAmberPatchouliOakmossVetiverPine needlesResinFir

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall29

Winter12

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 44%Work 32%Date 13%Party 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 16%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,578

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#59,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPuma ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puma Man opens with an energetic burst of tart lime, bright bergamot, and crisp piney juniper that immediately wakes up your senses. Give it two minutes for the initial alcohol rush to settle. Soon after, a dry herbal heart of English lavender, cracked coriander, and warm pimento pepper moves forward, adding surprisin…

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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, Puma Man or Noir Gem?

Puma Man takes 3 of 6 categories. Puma Man is rated 4.03/5 from 31 votes; Noir Gem is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Puma Man for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. 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, Puma Man or Noir Gem?

They last about the same: Puma Man 53/100, Noir Gem 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Puma Man or Noir Gem?

Puma Man projects furthest (Puma Man 46/100, Noir Gem 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Puma Man and Noir Gem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Juniper, Bergamot and Lavender.

Is Puma Man or Noir Gem better for summer or winter?

Puma Man suits daytime wear; Noir Gem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Puma Man and Noir Gem?

Puma Man has top notes of Lime, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Spices, Freesia and Coriander, a base of Leather, Oakmoss and Musk. 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.