Fragrance comparison

Stile vs Ombre Noire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,798 ratings analysed

Stile

Sergio Tacchini

3.6979 votes

Rank #16,580 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ombre Noire

Lalique

4.231,719 votes

Rank #315 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ombre Noire takes 5 of 7 categories.

Stile
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ombre Noire
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Stile1/7

Ombre Noire5/7

Ratings & consensus: Ombre Noire
Community sentiment: Ombre Noire
Longevity: Ombre Noire
Sillage & projection: Ombre Noire
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Stile
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ombre Noire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

StileSergio Tacchini

Ombre NoireLalique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 34%

4.23/ 5 · 1,719 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerOmbre NoireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

57%Love

29%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

1,335 votes

Category winnerOmbre NoireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityOmbre Noire

SillageOmbre Noire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

tobacco61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

sweet77%

green69%

tobacco61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fir ResinFig LeafBergamot

Heart

CinnamonMyrtleCardamomJasmine

Base

Tobacco LeafPatchouliTonka BeanMusk

Top

Fig LeafMintBergamot

Heart

Tobacco LeafCinnamonPapyrus

Base

CognacMyrhhOlibanumCedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesFig Leaf, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Tobacco Leaf. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter29

Day100

Night42

Spring39

Summer10

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerStileMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,580

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#315

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews347

Category winnerOmbre NoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stile by Sergio Tacchini is a masculine fragrance centered on fir resin, fig leaf, and tobacco. Launched in 2003, this aromatic woody scent offers a crisp, sport-elegant profile perfect for office settings or daily casual wear throughout spring and autumn. It provides a balanced, approachable character that manages to…

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Ombre Noire opens with a sharp, green snap of fig leaf and cooling mint, a surprising contrast to the dark, resinous warmth that quickly follows. As it warms on skin, the fragrance settles into dry tobacco leaf and a dusting of cinnamon, carried by the earthy woodiness of papyrus. It is a dry, boozy scent that feels t…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Stile or Ombre Noire?

Ombre Noire takes 5 of 7 categories. Stile is rated 3.69/5 from 79 votes; Ombre Noire is rated 4.23/5 from 1,719 votes. Choose Stile for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ombre Noire for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Stile or Ombre Noire?

Ombre Noire lasts longest (Ombre Noire 68/100, Stile 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stile or Ombre Noire?

Ombre Noire projects furthest (Ombre Noire 59/100, Stile 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stile and Ombre Noire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Tobacco Leaf.

Is Stile or Ombre Noire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Stile is the stronger pick. For winter, Ombre Noire is the stronger pick. Stile suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stile and Ombre Noire?

Stile has top notes of Fir Resin, Fig Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Myrtle, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Musk. Ombre Noire has top notes of Fig Leaf, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco Leaf, Cinnamon and Papyrus, a base of Cognac, Myrhh, Olibanum and Cedar.