Question 1

What's the difference between Attar de Roses and Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Attar de Roses is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Keiko Mecheri (2010) dominated by Rose 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: Rose, Floral, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Attar de Roses or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Attar de Roses scores 4.40/5 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 Attar de Roses and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Rose, Floral, Woody, Rose. 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, Attar de Roses 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 Attar de Roses vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

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

Attar de Roses vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Attar de Roses (5)

Unique to Noir de Noir (7)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Attar de Roses	Noir de Noir
Brand	Keiko Mecheri	Tom Ford
Year	2010	2007
Rating	4.40	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	6	8