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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 PatchouliShem
BrandHistoires de ParfumsNishane
Release yearNo data2021
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

Seasons
Noir PatchouliShem
Autumn37%35%
Winter32%34%
Spring21%22%
Summer10%10%
Occasions
Noir PatchouliShem
Evening27%33%
Nighttime23%31%
Casual23%19%
Office12%9%
Daytime14%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

  1. Floral
  2. Green
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Resinous

Shem

  1. Floral
  2. Green
  3. Sweet
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. 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.