Fragrance comparison

Stormy Day vs Carbon Noir

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

Stormy Day

Zara

3.6268 votes

Rank #15,501 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Carbon Noir

Riiffs Perfumes

4.002 votes

Rank #58,814 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carbon Noir takes 2 of 3 categories.

Stormy Day
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Carbon Noir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money.

Stormy Day1/3

Carbon Noir2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Stormy DayZara

Carbon NoirRiiffs Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 48%Had 18%Want 34%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

50%Like

24%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

50 votes

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCarbon Noir

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value100

Category winnerCarbon NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

powdery88%

cacao77%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy53%

floral42%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

cacao77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy, cacao and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VioletCacaoBlack Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

Top

White PepperBlack PepperBergamot

Heart

CedarSage

Base

CacaoTonka BeanAmberwood

InformationalShared notesCacao and Black Pepper. 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

Summer53

Fall75

Winter22

Day100

Night64

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#58,814

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerStormy DayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stormy Day by Zara is a straightforward aromatic-spicy blend centered on violet, cacao, and black pepper. It leans into a powdery sweetness that feels approachable for daily wear. While it captures a fresh, modern aesthetic, the performance often sits in the moderate range, making it a reliable choice for casual sprin…

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Carbon Noir opens with a peppery citrus snap, then settles into dry cedar, sage, and a warmer cacao-tonka base. It reads woody, spicy, and slightly sweet rather than sugary. This is a masculine-leaning scent for someone who likes modern amber woods with a darker edge. The style feels bold but easy to wear, especially…

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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, Stormy Day or Carbon Noir?

Carbon Noir takes 2 of 3 categories. Stormy Day is rated 3.62/5 from 68 votes; Carbon Noir is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Stormy Day for a violet and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Carbon Noir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Stormy Day or Carbon Noir?

Carbon Noir lasts longest (Carbon Noir 80/100, Stormy Day 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stormy Day and Carbon Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, cacao and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cacao and Black Pepper.

Is Stormy Day or Carbon Noir better for summer or winter?

Stormy Day suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stormy Day and Carbon Noir?

Stormy Day features Violet, Cacao and Black Pepper. Carbon Noir has top notes of White Pepper, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar and Sage, a base of Cacao, Tonka Bean and Amberwood.