Fragrance comparison

SABLE NOIR vs Grecian Gratto

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

3 wins

SABLE NOIR

Make Up Store

4.147 votes

Rank #44,260 Warm SpicyHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Grecian Gratto

Scent Journey

4.0013 votes

Rank #53,871 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

SABLE NOIR takes 3 of 4 categories.

SABLE NOIR
Choose it for a warm spicy and honey character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Grecian Gratto
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

SABLE NOIR3/4

Grecian Gratto1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Grecian Gratto
Sillage & projection: SABLE NOIR
Value for money: SABLE NOIR
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: SABLE NOIR

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SABLE NOIRMake Up Store

Grecian GrattoScent Journey

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 65%Had 10%Want 26%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

57%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

38%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGrecian Gratto

SillageSABLE NOIR

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value64

Category winnerSABLE NOIRBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

honey92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

floral61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

tobacco84%

patchouli77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 30 minutes

CardamomCinnamonAnise

Heart1 to 2 hours

RosemaryLeatherApple

Base5 to 7 hours

HoneyVanillaTobacco

Top

Blood OrangeCalabrian bergamotCantaloupeRosemary

Heart

Dried FruitsBlack TeaAppleCoconutHoney

Base

TobaccoPatchouliStyraxCognacVanillaCinnamonMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Rosemary, Apple and Honey. Durations are only published for SABLE NOIR, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall86

Winter100

Day17

Night100

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter83

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex75

Women13

Men44

Unisex44

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,260

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#53,871

PerfumerAnthony Lane

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSABLE NOIRHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

SABLE NOIR by Make Up Store is a dense oriental spicy fragrance built around rich spices and deep sweetness. The opening arrives with a punch of cardamom, sharp cinnamon, and dark anise, creating an immediate festive warmth. As the initial sharpness settles, a crisp apple note and aromatic rosemary emerge against a ru…

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Grecian Gratto is a bright citrus opening that quickly turns into a warm, textured mix of black tea, dried fruits and honey, then settles into tobacco, patchouli and a smooth vanilla sandalwood base. Rosemary and bergamot keep the top feeling crisp, while the heart reads cosy and slightly boozy (cognac, styrax). It is…

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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, SABLE NOIR or Grecian Gratto?

SABLE NOIR takes 3 of 4 categories. SABLE NOIR is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Grecian Gratto is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose SABLE NOIR for a warm spicy and honey character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Grecian Gratto for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, SABLE NOIR or Grecian Gratto?

Grecian Gratto lasts longest (Grecian Gratto 83/100, SABLE NOIR 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, SABLE NOIR or Grecian Gratto?

SABLE NOIR projects furthest (SABLE NOIR 63/100, Grecian Gratto 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do SABLE NOIR and Grecian Gratto smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Rosemary, Apple and Honey.

Is SABLE NOIR or Grecian Gratto better for summer or winter?

SABLE NOIR suits evening wear; Grecian Gratto suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in SABLE NOIR and Grecian Gratto?

SABLE NOIR has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon and Anise, heart notes of Rosemary, Leather and Apple, a base of Honey, Vanilla and Tobacco. Grecian Gratto has top notes of Blood Orange, Calabrian bergamot, Cantaloupe and Rosemary, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Black Tea, Apple and Coconut, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli, Styrax and Cognac.