Fragrance comparison

Surhomme Noir vs Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

Surhomme Noir

Parfums de Nietzsche

3.577 votes

Rank #55,634 IrisEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence

Bruno Acampora

3.9213 votes

Rank #52,667 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence takes 2 of 3 categories.

Surhomme Noir
Choose it for a iris and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Surhomme Noir1/3

Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Surhomme Noir
Sillage & projection: Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Surhomme NoirParfums de Nietzsche

Keep On Dancing – Pure EssenceBruno Acampora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 13%Had 2%Want 85%

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%

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

54%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySurhomme Noir

SillageKeep On Dancing – Pure Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

earthy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

violet69%

leather61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

tobacco77%

leather69%

woody61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody and leather

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 ChocolateChamomileTobaccoLeatherRumCoffeeTonka BeanMateVetiverWoody NotesMuskLime

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesDark Chocolate, Leather and Vetiver. 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

Spring50

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,634

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#52,667

PerfumerMiguel Matos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKeep On Dancing – Pure EssenceHigher 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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Bruno Acampora's Keep On Dancing, Pure Essence shifts the traditional boundaries of gourmand perfume. It opens with sharp lime and lemon that slice through a heavy, dark chocolate core. Grounded in damp vetiver, leather, and earthy patchouli, it stays dark, dirty, and ready for late nights.

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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 Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence?

Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence takes 2 of 3 categories. Surhomme Noir is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes; Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Surhomme Noir for a iris and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Surhomme Noir or Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence?

Surhomme Noir lasts longest (Surhomme Noir 68/100, Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Surhomme Noir or Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence?

Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence projects furthest (Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence 70/100, Surhomme Noir 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Surhomme Noir and Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and leather accords. Common notes include Dark Chocolate, Leather and Vetiver.

Is Surhomme Noir or Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence better for summer or winter?

Surhomme Noir suits evening wear; Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Surhomme Noir and Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence?

Surhomme Noir features Black Iris, Dark Chocolate, Leather, Vetiver and Amber. Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence features Dark Chocolate, Chamomile, Tobacco, Leather and Rum.