Matière Noire vs Nouveau Monde

People who smelled both call them a weak match, but people are split. Nouveau Monde is sweeter, and Nouveau Monde is longer lasting.

How alike are they?

People are split

The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.

Based on many votes

Where they differ

  • Nouveau Monde is sweeter.
  • Nouveau Monde is longer lasting.
  • Nouveau Monde leans more masculine.
Based on many votes

How they wear

Longevity
Long lastingLonger lasting than 70% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Very long lastingLonger lasting than 95% of fragrancesBased on lots of votes
Projection
Strong projectionStronger projection than 70% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Strong projectionStronger projection than 90% of fragrancesBased on lots of votes
Gender lean
Unisex, leans feminineBased on many votes
Unisex, leans masculineBased on lots of votes

What they're made of

Matière Noire

Main accords
  • Floral
  • Fruity
  • Woody
  • Spicy
  • Sweet
Top notes
  • blackcurrant syrup
  • watery notes
Heart notes

Nouveau Monde

Main accords
  • Woody
  • Leather
  • Leathery
  • Oud
  • Warm spicy
  • Amber

Which one is for you?

Pick Matière Noire if…

  • you want one that is less sweet
  • you want one that is shorter lasting
  • you want one that leans more feminine

Pick Nouveau Monde if…

  • you want one that is sweeter
  • you want one that is longer lasting
  • you want one that leans more masculine