Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Bourbon Vanilla is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Ermenegildo Zegna (2017) 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, Vanilla, Earthy.

Question 2

Which is better, Bourbon Vanilla or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Bourbon Vanilla 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 Bourbon Vanilla and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. 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, Bourbon Vanilla 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 Bourbon Vanilla vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Bourbon Vanilla scores highest for winter wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. Bourbon Vanilla leans evening, Noir de Noir leans evening.

Bourbon Vanilla vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Unique to Noir de Noir (8)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Bourbon Vanilla	Noir de Noir
Brand	Ermenegildo Zegna	Tom Ford
Year	2017	2007
Rating	4.40	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	feminine
Total Notes	0	8