Question 1

What's the difference between Bois Bourbon and Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Bois Bourbon is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Decennial (2012) dominated by Woody 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: Woody, Warm Spicy, Rose.

Question 2

Which is better, Bois Bourbon or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Bois Bourbon scores 4.07/5 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 Bois Bourbon and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Warm Spicy, Rose, Saffron, 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, Bois Bourbon 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 Bois Bourbon vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

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

Bois Bourbon vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Bois Bourbon (5)

Unique to Noir de Noir (5)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Bois Bourbon	Noir de Noir
Brand	Decennial	Tom Ford
Year	2012	2007
Rating	4.07	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	8	8