Fragrance comparison

Surhomme Noir vs The Eskimo Winter

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Surhomme Noir

Parfums de Nietzsche

3.577 votes

Rank #55,634 IrisEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

The Eskimo Winter

Nany London Parfums

2.628 votes

Rank #66,766 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Surhomme Noir
Choose it for a iris and earthy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
The Eskimo Winter
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Surhomme Noir2/4

The Eskimo Winter2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Eskimo Winter
Sillage & projection: The Eskimo Winter
Value for money: Surhomme Noir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Surhomme Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Surhomme NoirParfums de Nietzsche

The Eskimo WinterNany London Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 13%Had 2%Want 85%

2.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 0%Had 18%Want 82%

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

38%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

50%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate41

Category winners

LongevityThe Eskimo Winter

SillageThe Eskimo Winter

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value22

Category winnerSurhomme NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

earthy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

violet69%

leather61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

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

Top

RaspberryCorianderBergamotAmarettoCardamomSaffronNutmeg

Heart

Bulgarian RoseImmortelleNarcissusCinnamonTobaccoHoneyTonkaLily

Base

Dark ChocolateSandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisLabdanumVanillaVetiverAlmond

InformationalShared notesDark Chocolate, Vetiver 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

Spring67

Summer0

Fall67

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%

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,634

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#66,766

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSurhomme NoirHigher 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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The Eskimo Winter by Nany London Parfums matches cold air with thick, contrasting layers. A sharp opening of raspberry and amaretto yields to a dense core of tobacco, honey, and cinnamon. It settles into a heavy base of dark chocolate, civet, and oud. This unisex fragrance fits freezing December nights when you want a…

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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 The Eskimo Winter?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Surhomme Noir is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes; The Eskimo Winter is rated 2.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Surhomme Noir for a iris and earthy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The Eskimo Winter for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Surhomme Noir or The Eskimo Winter?

The Eskimo Winter lasts longest (The Eskimo Winter 85/100, Surhomme Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Surhomme Noir or The Eskimo Winter?

The Eskimo Winter projects furthest (The Eskimo Winter 63/100, Surhomme Noir 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Surhomme Noir and The Eskimo Winter smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Dark Chocolate, Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is Surhomme Noir or The Eskimo Winter better for summer or winter?

Surhomme Noir suits evening wear; The Eskimo Winter suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Surhomme Noir and The Eskimo Winter?

Surhomme Noir features Black Iris, Dark Chocolate, Leather, Vetiver and Amber. The Eskimo Winter has top notes of Raspberry, Coriander, Bergamot and Amaretto, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Immortelle, Narcissus and Cinnamon, a base of Dark Chocolate, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Ambergris.