Bang
Marc JacobsEau de Toilette2010
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Bang vs. Noir Anthracite
Is Bang better than Noir Anthracite?
Noir Anthracite rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
Gender alignment
Patchouli
woody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Bang and Noir Anthracite?
| Bang | Noir Anthracite | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2010 | 2017 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Yann Vasnier | Honorine Blanc |
| Best season | Winter | — |
Scent DNA
How do Bang and Noir Anthracite smell?
Bang
Woody
Soft Spicy
Aromatic
Earthy
Balsamic
Mossy
Musky
Amber
Noir Anthracite
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Leather
Citrus
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bang and Noir Anthracite share?
Top
Pink PepperPepperwood
Sichuan PepperGingerBergamot
Heart
Woody Notes
GalbanumTuberoseJasmine
Base
VetiverElemi ResinBenzoinOakmossPatchouli
CedarwoodMacassar WoodPatchouliSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Woody NotesPepperwood
CedarwoodSandalwood
Spicy Notes
Pink Pepper
Sichuan PepperGinger
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Resinous Notes
Elemi Resin
Galbanum
Where they fit
When and where do Bang and Noir Anthracite work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bang or Noir Anthracite?
| Bang | Noir Anthracite | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bang and Noir Anthracite?
The name carries weight, and the opening moments make an impression. Then it gets quiet. Some call that a fade; others call it restraint. What you're really signing up for is a spicy-woody that asks.Bang
Here's what enthusiasts understand: this isn't another competent woody. The galbanum and Sichuan pepper open like a slap of cold air, sharp, confrontational.Noir Anthracite
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