Fragrance comparison

Rich vs Wood Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 107 ratings analysed

6 wins

Rich

Bortnikoff

4.3560 votes

Rank #10,277 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Wood Noir

Rayhaan

4.0047 votes

Rank #11,362 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rich takes 6 of 7 categories.

Rich
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Wood Noir
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rich6/7

Wood Noir1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RichBortnikoff

Wood NoirRayhaan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 42%Had 4%Want 54%

4.00/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%

Category winnerRichRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

17%Like

12%Ok

2%Dislike

5%Hate

60 votes

46%Love

31%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerRichMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityRich

SillageRich

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value86

Category winnerWood NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

oud84%

leather77%

earthy69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

oud61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both oud and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotSichuan PepperCardamom

Heart

OudPatchouliJasmine

Base

LeatherOakmossAmberVetiver

Top

CardamomSichuan Pepper

Heart

SandalwoodOudVetiver

Base

Tonka BeanAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesSichuan Pepper, Cardamom, Oud and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer86

Fall100

Winter95

Day100

Night94

Spring59

Summer29

Fall100

Winter88

Day71

Night100

Category winnerRichMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

Men90

Unisex5

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,277

PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#11,362

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerRichHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rich by Bortnikoff opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, Sichuan pepper, and cardamom that cuts cleanly through the air. Within twenty minutes, the initial spicy citrus softens into a heart of oud, patchouli, and white jasmine. As the scent settles on warm skin, the medicinal oud recedes into the background, leaving a…

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Wood Noir by Rayhaan is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered on a blend of spicy cardamom and smoky oud. Launched in 2023, it combines creamy sandalwood with tonka bean and amber for a warm, grounded finish. This scent suits daily office wear or casual outings in moderate temperatures, offering a composed, pro…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rich or Wood Noir?

Rich takes 6 of 7 categories. Rich is rated 4.35/5 from 60 votes; Wood Noir is rated 4.00/5 from 47 votes. Choose Rich for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Wood Noir for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rich or Wood Noir?

Rich lasts longest (Rich 80/100, Wood Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rich or Wood Noir?

Rich projects furthest (Rich 66/100, Wood Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rich and Wood Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and woody accords. Common notes include Sichuan Pepper, Cardamom, Oud and Amber.

Is Rich or Wood Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rich is the stronger pick. For winter, Rich is the stronger pick. Rich suits day or night wear; Wood Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rich and Wood Noir?

Rich has top notes of Bergamot, Sichuan Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Oud, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Amber and Vetiver. Wood Noir has top notes of Cardamom and Sichuan Pepper, heart notes of Sandalwood, Oud and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Vanilla.