Fragrance comparison

Raw Passion vs Noir Gem

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

Raw Passion

Denim

3.5016 votes

Rank #63,079 CinnamonWarm Spicy

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Noir Gem

I-Scents Premium

3.5010 votes

Rank #60,848 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raw Passion takes 3 of 6 categories.

Raw Passion
Choose it for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Noir Gem
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Raw Passion3/6

Noir Gem2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Raw PassionDenim

Noir GemI-Scents Premium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 34%Had 34%Want 31%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 59%Had 18%Want 24%

Category winnerRaw PassionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

13%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

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

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageRaw Passion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value86

Category winnerRaw PassionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cinnamon100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

lavender69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderMintBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CinnamonCedarOakmoss

Base3-5 hrs

VanillaSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryArtemisiaLavenderBasilLimeBergamotLemonMint

Heart2-3 hrs

CloveCinnamonJuniperJasmineAngelicaCorianderAbsinthe

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherAmberPatchouliOakmossVetiverPine needlesResinFir

Category winnerNoir GemLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day57

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 32%Date 31%Party 21%Work 16%

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#63,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,848

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNoir GemHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Raw Passion is an affordable, spicy aromatic splash designed for brisk weather and casual downtime. The first spray punches through with a quick flash of cool mint and sharp lavender before revealing a warm core of sweet cinnamon and dry cedar wood. It has an unapologetic barbershop backbone softened by a powder…

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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, Raw Passion or Noir Gem?

Raw Passion takes 3 of 6 categories. Raw Passion is rated 3.50/5 from 16 votes; Noir Gem is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Raw Passion for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Noir Gem for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Raw Passion or Noir Gem?

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

Which projects more, Raw Passion or Noir Gem?

Raw Passion projects furthest (Raw Passion 54/100, Noir Gem 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Raw Passion and Noir Gem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Bergamot and Cinnamon.

Is Raw Passion or Noir Gem better for summer or winter?

Raw Passion suits evening wear; Noir Gem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Raw Passion and Noir Gem?

Raw Passion has top notes of Lavender, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cedar and Oakmoss, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.