# 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 | 7.3/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Longevity | 8.1/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Sillage | 7.6/10 | 8.3/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Noir Patchouli | Shem |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 37% | 35% |
| Winter | 32% | 34% |
| Spring | 21% | 22% |
| Summer | 10% | 10% |

## Occasions

|  | Noir Patchouli | Shem |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 27% | 33% |
| Nighttime | 23% | 31% |
| Casual | 23% | 19% |
| Office | 12% | 9% |
| Daytime | 14% | 7% |

## Notes

In both: Cardamom, Leather, Vetiver

Only in this one:

- Noir Patchouli: Coriander, Patchouli, Floral notes, Juniper berry, Musk, Vanilla, Moss
- Shem: 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.

## More

- [Noir Patchouli details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/histoires-de-parfums-noir-patchouli)
- [Noir Patchouli dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/histoires-de-parfums-noir-patchouli)
- [Shem details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/nishane-shem)
- [Shem dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/nishane-shem)

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