Question 1

What's the difference between 1001 and Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

1001 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Nobile 1942 (2017) dominated by Warm Spicy accords. Noir de Noir is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Tom Ford (2007) leaning on Earthy accords. They share 3 accords: Warm Spicy, Woody, Rose.

Question 2

Which is better, 1001 or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, 1001 scores 3.94/5 vs Noir de Noir at 4.32/5. Noir de Noir's standout strength: Unique dark floral composition with roses, chocolate, and earthy patchouli notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do 1001 and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 3 accords, including Warm Spicy, Woody, Rose, Rose, Saffron. Noir de Noir: Noir de Noir is a deeply polarizing Tom Ford fragrance with devoted fans who love its dark, complex floral character, but it suffers from significant performance issues in recent batches.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, 1001 or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Noir de Noir: Recent batches reported to have significantly weaker performance and longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits 1001 vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

1001 scores highest for fall wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. 1001 leans daytime, Noir de Noir leans evening.

1001 vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to 1001 (12)

Unique to Noir de Noir (4)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	1001	Noir de Noir
Brand	Nobile 1942	Tom Ford
Year	2017	2007
Rating	3.94	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	16	8