Fragrance comparison

Sedley vs Tuxedo Noir

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 4,970 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sedley

Parfums de Marly

4.254,967 votes

Rank #2,503 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Tuxedo Noir

LANSY

3.673 votes

Rank #54,593 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sedley takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sedley
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tuxedo Noir
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Sedley3/4

Tuxedo Noir1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SedleyParfums de Marly

Tuxedo NoirLANSY

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4,967 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

28%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

4,967 votes

33%Love

0%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySedley

SillageSedley

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value63

Category winnerTuxedo NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

amber60%

green50%

patchouli100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonMintBergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderRosemaryGeraniumOlibanum

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanSandalowoodCedarCashmeranVetiverPatchouli

Top

BergamotGrapefruitOrangePepperCorianderLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineGardeniaRosemaryLavenderGeraniumSea NotesNeroli

Base

PatchouliMuskAmberCedarHeliotropeVetiver

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Sedley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter9

Day100

Night37

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex12

Women1

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 17%Party 13%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,503

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#54,593

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSedleyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Sedley is a bright, fizzy citrus aromatic that opens like an ice-cold lemon-lime soda. The sparkle hits fast. Crisp spearmint, tart bergamot, and juicy grapefruit cut through the air with immediate energy before settling into herbal French lavender and aromatic rosemary. It feels clean, sunlit, and un…

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Tuxedo Noir opens with bright citrus and pepper, then settles into a cleaner aromatic heart with lavender, neroli and a light marine touch. As it dries down, patchouli, musk and amber give it a woody, powdery finish that reads familiar and easy to wear. It looks aimed at men who like fresh designer-style scents with a…

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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, Sedley or Tuxedo Noir?

Sedley takes 3 of 4 categories. Sedley is rated 4.25/5 from 4,967 votes; Tuxedo Noir is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Sedley for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tuxedo Noir for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sedley or Tuxedo Noir?

Sedley lasts longest (Sedley 65/100, Tuxedo Noir 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sedley or Tuxedo Noir?

Sedley projects furthest (Sedley 52/100, Tuxedo Noir 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sedley and Tuxedo Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange.

Is Sedley or Tuxedo Noir better for summer or winter?

Sedley suits daytime wear; Tuxedo Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sedley and Tuxedo Noir?

Sedley has top notes of Lemon, Mint, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Geranium and Olibanum, a base of Ambroxan, Sandalowood, Cedar and Cashmeran. Tuxedo Noir has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Rosemary and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Amber and Cedar.