Question 1

What's the difference between Bleu Paradis and Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Bleu Paradis is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Terry de Gunzburg (2014) dominated by Musky 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 2 accords: Rose, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Bleu Paradis or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Bleu Paradis scores 3.81/5 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 Bleu Paradis and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 2 accords, including Rose, 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, Bleu Paradis 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 Bleu Paradis vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Bleu Paradis scores highest for summer wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. Bleu Paradis leans daytime, Noir de Noir leans evening.

Bleu Paradis vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Bleu Paradis (4)

Unique to Noir de Noir (7)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Bleu Paradis	Noir de Noir
Brand	Terry de Gunzburg	Tom Ford
Year	2014	2007
Rating	3.81	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	5	8