Fragrance comparison

The Noir - Black Tea vs Hamsat Ishq

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

The Noir - Black Tea

Unic

4.254 votes

Rank #49,843 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Hamsat Ishq

MAISON ASRAR

3.899 votes

Rank #54,720 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hamsat Ishq takes 2 of 3 categories.

The Noir - Black Tea
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Hamsat Ishq
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

The Noir - Black Tea1/3

Hamsat Ishq2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hamsat Ishq
Sillage & projection: Hamsat Ishq
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Noir - Black Tea

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Noir - Black TeaUnic

Hamsat IshqMAISON ASRAR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 13%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

44%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityHamsat Ishq

SillageHamsat Ishq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value89

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral65%

animalic30%

amber100%

musky90%

white floral80%

woody70%

powdery60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woody NotesWhite Flowers

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Woody Notes

Heart

BenzoinWhite Flowers

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes and White Flowers. Durations are only published for The Noir - Black Tea, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night57

Spring60

Summer80

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 42%Work 34%Date 16%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,843

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#54,720

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Noir - Black TeaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Unic The Noir Black Tea offers an easygoing, aromatic scent built around steeped black tea, dry woody notes, and soft white flowers. It opens with an airy splash of dried tea leaves before warming into a creamy white floral heart on skin. A light, clean musk foundation prevents the woods from feeling sharp or heavy. B…

Reviews →

Hamsat Ishq by MAISON ASRAR is a deep, woody, and resinous scent for women. The fragrance opens with warm wood notes before settling into a blend of creamy benzoin and white flowers. It finishes with a clean musk, making it a reliable choice for cooler fall and winter nights. Its mysterious profile suits those who pre…

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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, The Noir - Black Tea or Hamsat Ishq?

Hamsat Ishq takes 2 of 3 categories. The Noir - Black Tea is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Hamsat Ishq is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose The Noir - Black Tea for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Hamsat Ishq for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Noir - Black Tea or Hamsat Ishq?

Hamsat Ishq lasts longest (Hamsat Ishq 74/100, The Noir - Black Tea 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Noir - Black Tea or Hamsat Ishq?

Hamsat Ishq projects furthest (Hamsat Ishq 75/100, The Noir - Black Tea 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Noir - Black Tea and Hamsat Ishq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Woody Notes and White Flowers.

Is The Noir - Black Tea or Hamsat Ishq better for summer or winter?

The Noir - Black Tea suits daytime wear; Hamsat Ishq suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Noir - Black Tea and Hamsat Ishq?

The Noir - Black Tea features Woody Notes and White Flowers. Hamsat Ishq has top notes of Woody Notes, heart notes of Benzoin and White Flowers, a base of Musk.