Sexual Noir vs 1796
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sexual Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.
Sexual NoirChoose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.
1796Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sexual Noir3/4
17961/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1796
- Sillage & projection
- Sexual Noir
- Value for money
- Sexual Noir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sexual Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Sexual NoirMichel Germain1796KleioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 218 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
3.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
44%Like
12%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate
200 votes
40%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1796
SillageSexual Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSexual NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
sweet92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
tobacco69%
white floral61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
HoneyOrange BlossomLavenderMuskCoriander
Base
Tonka BeanTobaccoMoss
Top
CorianderGrapefruitBasil
Heart
CardamomGingerOrange Blossom
Base
CedarAmberTobacco
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Coriander. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring76
Summer35
Fall100
Winter89
Day–
Night–
Spring60
Summer40
Fall60
Winter100
Day40
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,170
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#64,379
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSexual NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSexual Noir is a sweet aromatic fougere with a bright citrus and cardamom opening, then a warmer heart of lavender, honey, orange blossom and musk. It reads masculine in the classic designer sense, but the sweetness gives it a softer, more modern edge. The dry-down is the main draw: tonka, sweet tobacco and moss give …
Reviews →1796 by Kleio offers a structured aromatic profile for men, balancing sharp citrus with earthy spice. Coriander and grapefruit define a clean, professional opening, while a grounding base of tobacco and cedarwood provides steady warmth. It functions as a versatile, everyday choice for office settings or evening wear, …
Reviews →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, Sexual Noir or 1796?
Sexual Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Sexual Noir is rated 3.88/5 from 218 votes; 1796 is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Sexual Noir for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall. Choose 1796 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Sexual Noir or 1796?
1796 lasts longest (1796 80/100, Sexual Noir 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sexual Noir or 1796?
Projection is very close: Sexual Noir 52/100, 1796 50/100 for sillage.
Do Sexual Noir and 1796 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Coriander.
Is Sexual Noir or 1796 better for summer or winter?
1796 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sexual Noir and 1796?
Sexual Noir has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Honey, Orange Blossom, Lavender and Musk, a base of Tonka Bean, Tobacco and Moss. 1796 has top notes of Coriander, Grapefruit and Basil, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Amber and Tobacco.
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