Fragrance comparison

Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force vs Nombre Noir

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 163 ratings analysed

4 wins

Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force

Mugler

3.7637 votes

Rank #20,618 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Nombre Noir

Shiseido

4.48126 votes

Rank #25,773 AromaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force takes 4 of 7 categories.

Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Nombre Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force4/7

Nombre Noir3/7

Ratings & consensus: Nombre Noir
Community sentiment: Nombre Noir
Longevity: Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force
Sillage & projection: Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force
Value for money: Nombre Noir
Versatility: Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de ForceMugler

Nombre NoirShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 71%

4.48/ 5 · 126 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerNombre NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

62%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

126 votes

Category winnerNombre NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityShow Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force

SillageShow Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value46

Category winnerNombre NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

floral92%

woody84%

rose77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderMintBergamotFruity and Spicy NotesGreen NotesCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliCaramelHoneyMilkCedarLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base8-12+ hrs

CoffeeTonka BeanVanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwood

Top

AldehydesPalisander RosewoodCorianderMarjoramBergamot

Heart

Damask RoseOsmanthusGeraniumCarnationOrrisLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

HoneyVetiverSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coriander, Honey and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer13

Fall56

Winter100

Day18

Night100

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerShow Collection A*Men Bracelet de ForceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Party 40%Date 30%Casual 20%Work 10%

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,618

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#25,773

PerfumerJean-Yves Leroy, Serge Lutens

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShow Collection A*Men Bracelet de ForceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force delivers an unapologetic clash of bitter roasted coffee, dark earthy patchouli, and sticky caramel. The blast is intense. Fresh peppermint and sharp French lavender collide immediately with heavy burnt sugar, creating that unmistakable Mugler signature shockwave. Within t…

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Nombre Noir by Shiseido is a legendary creation that immediately sets itself apart through a dark, ink-like damask rose. The opening combines a sharp blast of aldehydes with green marjoram and palisander rosewood, creating a cold, mysterious atmosphere. As it warms on the skin, a rich ylang-ylang and powdery orris roo…

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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, Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force or Nombre Noir?

Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force takes 4 of 7 categories. Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force is rated 3.76/5 from 37 votes; Nombre Noir is rated 4.48/5 from 126 votes. Choose Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nombre Noir for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force or Nombre Noir?

Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force lasts longest (Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force 82/100, Nombre Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force or Nombre Noir?

Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force projects furthest (Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force 79/100, Nombre Noir 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force and Nombre Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Honey and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force or Nombre Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force is the stronger pick. For winter, Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force is the stronger pick. Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force and Nombre Noir?

Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Bergamot and Fruity and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Patchouli, Caramel, Honey and Milk, a base of Coffee, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Amber. Nombre Noir has top notes of Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Coriander and Marjoram, heart notes of Damask Rose, Osmanthus, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Honey, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.