Fragrance comparison

Suisse Gold vs The Man Noir

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

3 wins

Suisse Gold

Pure Gold Perfumes

4.3312 votes

Rank #32,800 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

The Man Noir

Milestone Perfumes

4.333 votes

Rank #51,102 TobaccoAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suisse Gold takes 3 of 4 categories.

Suisse Gold
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Man Noir
Choose it for a tobacco and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Suisse Gold3/4

The Man Noir0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Suisse GoldPure Gold Perfumes

The Man NoirMilestone Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevitySuisse Gold

SillageSuisse Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

white floral74%

herbal65%

green56%

tobacco100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitCorianderBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomGingerCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

Spicy NotesAmberTobacco

Top

CorianderBergamotLemonBasil

Heart

CardamomGingerRose

Base

TobaccoAmberVanillaCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Basil, Ginger and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Suisse Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall88

Winter88

Day100

Night75

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Work 31%Date 21%Party 13%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,800

PerfumerUrs Castelletti

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#51,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSuisse GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Suisse Gold by Pure Gold Perfumes cuts through the air with a bright burst of tart grapefruit and bruised green basil. The initial spray delivers a punchy aromatic kick before settling into warm ground coriander and freshly sliced ginger. Within twenty minutes, the herbal edge softens against sweet white orange blosso…

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The Man Noir by Milestone Perfumes opens with a bright burst of bergamot and lemon, quickly grounded by the herbal warmth of basil and coriander. As the initial freshness subsides, the heart reveals a spicy blend of ginger and cardamom, softened by a faint trace of rose. The true character of this scent emerges in the…

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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, Suisse Gold or The Man Noir?

Suisse Gold takes 3 of 4 categories. Suisse Gold is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes; The Man Noir is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Suisse Gold for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Man Noir for a tobacco and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Suisse Gold or The Man Noir?

Suisse Gold lasts longest (Suisse Gold 91/100, The Man Noir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Suisse Gold or The Man Noir?

Suisse Gold projects furthest (Suisse Gold 88/100, The Man Noir 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Suisse Gold and The Man Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Basil, Ginger and Cardamom.

Is Suisse Gold or The Man Noir better for summer or winter?

Suisse Gold suits daytime wear; The Man Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Suisse Gold and The Man Noir?

Suisse Gold has top notes of Grapefruit, Coriander and Basil, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Ginger and Cardamom, a base of Spicy Notes, Amber and Tobacco. The Man Noir has top notes of Coriander, Bergamot, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Vanilla and Cedar.