Silver Black vs Noir Gem
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Silver Black takes 4 of 5 categories.
Silver BlackChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Noir GemChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Silver Black4/5
Noir Gem1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Silver Black
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Silver Black
- Sillage & projection
- Silver Black
- Value for money
- Noir Gem
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Silver Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Silver BlackAzzaroNoir GemI-Scents PremiumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 955 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
3.50/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 59%Had 18%Want 24%
Category winnerSilver BlackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
51%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
857 votes
20%Love
20%Like
50%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySilver Black
SillageSilver Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNoir GemBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
musky61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AppleLimeAniseBergamot
Heart
JuniperCorianderCardamom
Base
PatchouliWhite MuskVetiverSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
RosemaryArtemisiaLavenderBasilLimeBergamotLemonMint
Heart2-3 hrs
CloveCinnamonJuniperJasmineAngelicaCorianderAbsinthe
Base4-6 hrs
LeatherAmberPatchouliOakmossVetiverPine needlesResinFir
InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Juniper and Coriander. Durations are only published for Noir Gem, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall80
Winter40
Day100
Night80
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#2,253
PerfumerFrancoise Caron
Launched—
Reviews129
Overall rank#66,723
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSilver BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSilver Black by Azzaro is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that blends crisp apple and lime with deep patchouli. Launched in 2005, this scent offers a masculine, barbershop-inspired profile that feels right at home in cool autumn air or during evening wear. It provides a sharp, clean character that persists well on …
Reviews →Noir Gem by I-Scents Premium opens with an aggressive burst of cold mint, bitter artemisia, and crushed rosemary. Within three minutes, the sharp alcohol flash recedes, revealing a brisk barbershop heart driven by soapy lavender and warm cinnamon. The composition smells distinctly classic. It recalls the assertive aro…
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, Silver Black or Noir Gem?
Silver Black takes 4 of 5 categories. Silver Black is rated 3.73/5 from 955 votes; Noir Gem is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Silver Black for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Noir Gem for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Silver Black or Noir Gem?
Silver Black lasts longest (Silver Black 70/100, Noir Gem 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Silver Black or Noir Gem?
Silver Black projects furthest (Silver Black 60/100, Noir Gem 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Silver Black and Noir Gem smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Juniper and Coriander.
Is Silver Black or Noir Gem better for summer or winter?
Noir Gem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Silver Black and Noir Gem?
Silver Black has top notes of Apple, Lime, Anise and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper, Coriander and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, White Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Noir Gem has top notes of Rosemary, Artemisia, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Clove, Cinnamon, Juniper and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Amber, Patchouli and Oakmoss.
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