Fragrance comparison

Surhomme Noir vs Chaleur Gitane

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 115 ratings analysed

Surhomme Noir

Parfums de Nietzsche

3.577 votes

Rank #55,634 IrisEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Chaleur Gitane

Paul Emilien

4.09108 votes

Rank #27,802 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chaleur Gitane takes 4 of 4 categories.

Surhomme Noir
Choose it for a iris and earthy character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Chaleur Gitane
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Surhomme Noir0/4

Chaleur Gitane4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Surhomme NoirParfums de Nietzsche

Chaleur GitanePaul Emilien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 13%Had 2%Want 85%

4.09/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

42%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

108 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityChaleur Gitane

SillageChaleur Gitane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value47

Category winnerChaleur GitaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

earthy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

violet69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

sweet69%

chocolate61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black IrisDark ChocolateLeatherVetiverAmberPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Dark ChocolatePepperPatchouliAmberSaffronRaspberryGingerCedarCuminBenzoinVanillaMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesDark Chocolate, Amber and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Surhomme Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring44

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

Date 41%Party 31%Casual 15%Work 13%

Men17

Unisex58

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,634

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#27,802

PerfumerPatrick Bodifee

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChaleur GitaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Surhomme Noir by Parfums de Nietzsche takes a bold, shadowed approach to modern leather. The first three minutes hit with a sharp solvent lift before settling into dense, bitter dark chocolate and dry black iris. It feels thick on the skin. Earthy patchouli and vetiver soon emerge beneath the floral powder, grounding …

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Chaleur Gitane by Paul Emilien opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, pepper, and fresh ginger before revealing a heavy core of dark chocolate and patchouli. Saffron and cumin add an unrefined, earthy spice that cuts through the amber and vanilla base. It is a dense, smoky gourmand designed for cold winter evenings whe…

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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, Surhomme Noir or Chaleur Gitane?

Chaleur Gitane takes 4 of 4 categories. Surhomme Noir is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes; Chaleur Gitane is rated 4.09/5 from 108 votes. Choose Surhomme Noir for a iris and earthy character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Chaleur Gitane for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Surhomme Noir or Chaleur Gitane?

Chaleur Gitane lasts longest (Chaleur Gitane 74/100, Surhomme Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Surhomme Noir or Chaleur Gitane?

Chaleur Gitane projects furthest (Chaleur Gitane 65/100, Surhomme Noir 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Surhomme Noir and Chaleur Gitane smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Dark Chocolate, Amber and Patchouli.

Is Surhomme Noir or Chaleur Gitane better for summer or winter?

Surhomme Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Surhomme Noir and Chaleur Gitane?

Surhomme Noir features Black Iris, Dark Chocolate, Leather, Vetiver and Amber. Chaleur Gitane features Dark Chocolate, Pepper, Patchouli, Amber and Saffron.