Question 1

What's the difference between Black Rose Oud and Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Black Rose Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Trish McEvoy (2011) dominated by Floral 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 5 accords: Floral, Oud, Rose, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Black Rose Oud or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Black Rose Oud scores 4.01/5 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 Black Rose Oud and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 5 accords, including Floral, Oud, Rose, Woody, Warm Spicy. 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, Black Rose Oud 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 Black Rose Oud vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Black Rose Oud scores highest for all seasons wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. Black Rose Oud leans daytime, Noir de Noir leans evening.

Black Rose Oud vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Black Rose Oud (14)

Unique to Noir de Noir (3)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Black Rose Oud	Noir de Noir
Brand	Trish McEvoy	Tom Ford
Year	2011	2007
Rating	4.01	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	20	8