Noir Patchouli vs Shem
Noir Patchouli and Shem overlap 47% in notes and accords; 3 notes appear in both. Shem lasts longer: longevity 8.8/10 against 8.1/10 for Noir Patchouli. Shem projects more: sillage 8.3/10 against 7.6/10 for Noir Patchouli.
At a glance
| Noir Patchouli | Shem | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Histoires de Parfums | Nishane |
| Release year | No data | 2021 |
| Rating | 7.3/10228 votes | 7.7/10264 votes |
| Longevity | 8.1/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Sillage | 7.6/10 | 8.3/10 |
When to wear
| Noir Patchouli | Shem | |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 37% | 35% |
| Winter | 32% | 34% |
| Spring | 21% | 22% |
| Summer | 10% | 10% |
| Noir Patchouli | Shem | |
|---|---|---|
| Evening | 27% | 33% |
| Nighttime | 23% | 31% |
| Casual | 23% | 19% |
| Office | 12% | 9% |
| Daytime | 14% | 7% |
Notes
In both
- Cardamom
- Leather
- Vetiver
Noir Patchouli
Only in this one
- Coriander
- Patchouli
- Floral notes
- Juniper berry
- Musk
- Vanilla
- Moss
Shem
Only in this one
- Turkish rose
- Geranium
- Osmanthus
- Amber
- Cypriol
- Elemi resin
Accords
Noir Patchouli
- Floral
- Green
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Resinous
Shem
- Floral
- Green
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Shem lasts longer: longevity 8.8/10 against 8.1/10 for Noir Patchouli.
Which one projects more?
Shem projects more: sillage 8.3/10 against 7.6/10 for Noir Patchouli.
Which one suits winter better?
Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 32% of the season votes for Noir Patchouli and 34% for Shem.
Which one suits summer better?
Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 10% of the season votes for Noir Patchouli and 10% for Shem.
Which one is rated higher?
Shem is rated higher: 7.7/10 against 7.3/10 for Noir Patchouli.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Cardamom, Leather, Vetiver.

