Question 1

What's the difference between Be Mine and Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Be Mine is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Terry de Gunzburg (2019) dominated by Leather 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, Warm Spicy, Patchouli.

Question 2

Which is better, Be Mine or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Be Mine scores 3.90/5 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 Be Mine and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Rose, Warm Spicy, Patchouli, 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, Be Mine 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 Be Mine vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

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

Be Mine vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Be Mine (4)

Unique to Noir de Noir (5)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Be Mine	Noir de Noir
Brand	Terry de Gunzburg	Tom Ford
Year	2019	2007
Rating	3.90	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	8	8