Fragrance comparison

Sexual Noir vs Suisse Gold

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 230 ratings analysed

Sexual Noir

Michel Germain

3.88218 votes

Rank #24,136 AromaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Suisse Gold

Pure Gold Perfumes

4.3312 votes

Rank #32,800 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suisse Gold takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Sexual Noir1/5

Suisse Gold4/5

Ratings & consensus: Suisse Gold
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Suisse Gold
Sillage & projection: Suisse Gold
Value for money: Suisse Gold
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

Suisse GoldPure Gold Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 218 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

Category winnerSuisse GoldRating 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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevitySuisse Gold

SillageSuisse Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSuisse GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

tobacco69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

white floral74%

herbal65%

green56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic 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

GrapefruitCorianderBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomGingerCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

Spicy NotesAmberTobacco

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer35

Fall100

Winter89

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall88

Winter88

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex14

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Work 31%Date 21%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,136

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#32,800

PerfumerUrs Castelletti

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 …

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Suisse Gold by Pure Gold Perfumes cuts through the air with a bright burst of tart grapefruit and bruised green basil. The initial spray delivers a punchy aromatic kick before settling into warm ground coriander and freshly sliced ginger. Within twenty minutes, the herbal edge softens against sweet white orange blosso…

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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 Suisse Gold?

Suisse Gold takes 4 of 5 categories. Sexual Noir is rated 3.88/5 from 218 votes; Suisse Gold is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose Sexual Noir for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall. Choose Suisse Gold for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sexual Noir or Suisse Gold?

Suisse Gold lasts longest (Suisse Gold 91/100, Sexual Noir 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sexual Noir or Suisse Gold?

Suisse Gold projects furthest (Suisse Gold 88/100, Sexual Noir 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sexual Noir and Suisse Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Coriander.

Is Sexual Noir or Suisse Gold better for summer or winter?

Suisse Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sexual Noir and Suisse Gold?

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. Suisse Gold has top notes of Grapefruit, Coriander and Basil, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Ginger and Cardamom, a base of Spicy Notes, Amber and Tobacco.