Fragrance comparison

Signature Noir vs Fitnessence

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 257 ratings analysed

5 wins

Signature Noir

Zaharoff

4.13230 votes

Rank #3,136 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Fitnessence

House of Matriarch

3.4427 votes

Rank #56,483 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Signature Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Signature Noir
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Fitnessence
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Signature Noir5/7

Fitnessence2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Signature NoirZaharoff

FitnessenceHouse of Matriarch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 230 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.44/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

Category winnerSignature NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

26%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

176 votes

30%Love

30%Like

4%Ok

30%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerSignature NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevitySignature Noir

SillageSignature Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value83

Category winnerFitnessenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

green65%

warm spicy53%

amber42%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilPink PepperCorianderMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CypressGingerBalsam FirVirginia CedarAniseFreesia

Base

MyrrhAustralian SandalwoodOlibanumTonka BeanAgarwood (Oud)

Top15-30 mins

Bay LeafShisoKhellaClovesBasilGalbanumCorianderAtlas Cedar

Heart2-4 hrs

SpruceCypressTurmericCoffeeLavenderTexas CedarBarberryGreen Tea

Base6-8+ hrs

GinkgoImmortelleYohimbeSandalwoodGingerAgarwood (Oud)OlibanumMyrrh

InformationalShared notesBasil, Coriander, Cypress and Ginger. Durations are only published for Fitnessence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer89

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night35

Category winnerFitnessenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 45%Work 36%Date 12%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,136

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#56,483

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSignature NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Signature Noir by Zaharoff offers a crisp, aromatic departure from standard woody fragrances, centering on fresh cypress and dry cedar. Ideal for evening wear during cool autumn nights, it delivers a clean yet dark profile for those seeking a modern scent with a resinous undertone.

Reviews →

Fitnessence by House of Matriarch delivers an invigorating blast of crushed herbs and dry evergreen forest. The first spray snaps with sharp bay leaf, peppery shiso, and pungent basil before softening into brisk spruce needles and earthy green tea. It smells like stepping into a cold cedar grove after an intense trail…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Signature Noir or Fitnessence?

Signature Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Signature Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 230 votes; Fitnessence is rated 3.44/5 from 27 votes. Choose Signature Noir for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Fitnessence for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Signature Noir or Fitnessence?

Signature Noir lasts longest (Signature Noir 76/100, Fitnessence 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Signature Noir or Fitnessence?

Signature Noir projects furthest (Signature Noir 63/100, Fitnessence 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Signature Noir and Fitnessence smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Coriander, Cypress and Ginger.

Is Signature Noir or Fitnessence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fitnessence is the stronger pick. For winter, Signature Noir is the stronger pick. Fitnessence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Signature Noir and Fitnessence?

Signature Noir has top notes of Basil, Pink Pepper, Coriander and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cypress, Ginger, Balsam Fir and Virginia Cedar, a base of Myrrh, Australian Sandalwood, Olibanum and Tonka Bean. Fitnessence has top notes of Bay Leaf, Shiso, Khella and Cloves, heart notes of Spruce, Cypress, Turmeric and Coffee, a base of Ginkgo, Immortelle, Yohimbe and Sandalwood.