Fragrance comparison

Surhomme Noir vs Iris d'Argent

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 261 ratings analysed

Surhomme Noir

Parfums de Nietzsche

3.577 votes

Rank #55,634 IrisEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Iris d'Argent

Keiko Mecheri

3.89254 votes

Rank #28,993 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris d'Argent takes 3 of 4 categories.

Surhomme Noir
Choose it for a iris and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Iris d'Argent
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Surhomme Noir1/4

Iris d'Argent3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Surhomme Noir
Sillage & projection: Iris d'Argent
Value for money: Iris d'Argent
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iris d'Argent

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Surhomme NoirParfums de Nietzsche

Iris d'ArgentKeiko Mecheri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 13%Had 2%Want 85%

3.89/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 64%Had 36%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

28%Love

48%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

254 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySurhomme Noir

SillageIris d'Argent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value49

Category winnerIris d'ArgentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

earthy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

violet69%

leather61%

woody100%

earthy92%

iris84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

violet61%

Scent match68%Closely related · both iris, earthy and 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

Black IrisWhite IrisCitrusesCedarVetiverOakmossAmberPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Iris, Vetiver, 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

Spring100

Summer49

Fall0

Winter53

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%

Men7

Unisex51

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,634

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#28,993

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIris d'ArgentHigher 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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Iris d'Argent opens with a crisp splash of citruses and a sharp green snap, immediately setting a cool, reserved tone. Rather than a warm or sweet floral, this scent leans into the cool texture of black iris and white iris. As the fragrance develops on the skin, a dry cedar and earthy vetiver base emerges to anchor th…

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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 Iris d'Argent?

Iris d'Argent takes 3 of 4 categories. Surhomme Noir is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes; Iris d'Argent is rated 3.89/5 from 254 votes. Choose Surhomme Noir for a iris and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Iris d'Argent for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Surhomme Noir or Iris d'Argent?

Surhomme Noir lasts longest (Surhomme Noir 68/100, Iris d'Argent 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Surhomme Noir or Iris d'Argent?

Iris d'Argent projects furthest (Iris d'Argent 56/100, Surhomme Noir 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Surhomme Noir and Iris d'Argent smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris, earthy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Iris, Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli.

Is Surhomme Noir or Iris d'Argent better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Surhomme Noir and Iris d'Argent?

Surhomme Noir features Black Iris, Dark Chocolate, Leather, Vetiver and Amber. Iris d'Argent features Black Iris, White Iris, Citruses, Cedar and Vetiver.