Fragrance comparison

Version Wood vs Noir Gem

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

Version Wood

Ulric de Varens

3.7121 votes

Rank #33,487 WoodyAromatic

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Noir Gem

I-Scents Premium

3.5010 votes

Rank #61,685 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Version Wood
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Noir Gem
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Version Wood3/6

Noir Gem3/6

Ratings & consensus: Version Wood
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Noir Gem
Sillage & projection: Version Wood
Value for money: Noir Gem
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Noir Gem
Fragranxe ranking: Version Wood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Version WoodUlric de Varens

Noir GemI-Scents Premium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 63%Had 14%Want 22%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 59%Had 18%Want 24%

Category winnerVersion WoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

52%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

20%Love

20%Like

50%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNoir Gem

SillageVersion Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNoir GemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

powdery80%

fresh spicy70%

amber60%

musky50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MintLimeLemonBergamotOzonic notes

Heart1-2 hrs

FirSage

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodCedarTonka BeanMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryArtemisiaLavenderBasilLimeBergamotLemonMint

Heart2-3 hrs

CloveCinnamonJuniperJasmineAngelicaCorianderAbsinthe

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherAmberPatchouliOakmossVetiverPine needlesResinFir

Category winnerNoir GemLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall77

Winter62

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Casual 44%Work 34%Date 13%Party 9%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 16%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#61,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVersion WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Version Wood by Ulric de Varens opens with an energetic splash of chilled mint, zesty lime, and bright bergamot. It feels crisp. The initial spray gives a fizzy citrus wake-up call before softening into an aromatic forest heart of green fir needles and dry clary sage. Grounding the base is a warm mix of cedarwood, sof…

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Noir Gem by I-Scents Premium opens with an aggressive burst of cold mint, bitter artemisia, and crushed rosemary. Within three minutes, the sharp alcohol flash recedes, revealing a brisk barbershop heart driven by soapy lavender and warm cinnamon. The composition smells distinctly classic. It recalls the assertive aro…

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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, Version Wood or Noir Gem?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Version Wood is rated 3.71/5 from 21 votes; Noir Gem is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Version Wood for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Noir Gem for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Version Wood or Noir Gem?

They last about the same: Noir Gem 53/100, Version Wood 51/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Version Wood or Noir Gem?

Version Wood projects furthest (Version Wood 45/100, Noir Gem 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Version Wood and Noir Gem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Mint, Lime, Lemon and Bergamot.

Is Version Wood or Noir Gem better for summer or winter?

Version Wood suits daytime wear; Noir Gem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Version Wood and Noir Gem?

Version Wood has top notes of Mint, Lime, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Fir and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Musk. Noir Gem has top notes of Rosemary, Artemisia, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Clove, Cinnamon, Juniper and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Amber, Patchouli and Oakmoss.