Fragrance comparison

Sexual Noir vs Mikul

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 238 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sexual Noir

Michel Germain

3.88218 votes

Rank #24,938 AromaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Mikul

GUY FOX

3.9520 votes

Rank #37,463 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sexual Noir takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sexual Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.
Mikul
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sexual Noir3/5

Mikul2/5

Ratings & consensus: Sexual Noir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mikul
Sillage & projection: Sexual Noir
Value for money: Mikul
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 Germain

MikulGUY FOX

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 218 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 50%Had 9%Want 41%

Category winnerSexual NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

44%Like

12%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

200 votes

30%Love

40%Like

25%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMikul

SillageSexual Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value64

Category winnerMikulBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

tobacco69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

white floral70%

tobacco60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyOrange BlossomLavenderMuskCoriander

Base

Tonka BeanTobaccoMoss

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBasilCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomGingerCardamom

Base5-7 hrs

TobaccoAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Coriander. Durations are only published for Mikul, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer35

Fall100

Winter89

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer85

Fall31

Winter31

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex14

Women2

Men46

Unisex54

Women0

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,938

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#37,463

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSexual NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sexual 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 →

Mikul by GUY FOX gives you an effortless blast of fresh laundry confidence right out of the shower. The opening snaps alive with tart grapefruit, peppery basil, and cracked coriander seed. It wakes up your senses without punching you in the nose. Give it ten minutes. Soft orange blossom and grated ginger soon step for…

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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, Sexual Noir or Mikul?

Sexual Noir takes 3 of 5 categories. Sexual Noir is rated 3.88/5 from 218 votes; Mikul is rated 3.95/5 from 20 votes. Choose Sexual Noir for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall. Choose Mikul for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sexual Noir or Mikul?

Mikul lasts longest (Mikul 62/100, Sexual Noir 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sexual Noir or Mikul?

Sexual Noir projects furthest (Sexual Noir 52/100, Mikul 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sexual Noir and Mikul smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Coriander.

Is Sexual Noir or Mikul better for summer or winter?

Mikul suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sexual Noir and Mikul?

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. Mikul has top notes of Grapefruit, Basil and Coriander, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Ginger and Cardamom, a base of Tobacco, Amber and Cedar.