Question 1

What's the difference between Bouton de Rose and Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Bouton de Rose is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Le Prince Jardinier (undated) 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 3 accords: Floral, Rose, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Bouton de Rose or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Bouton de Rose scores 4.16/5 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 Bouton de Rose 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, Bouton de Rose 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 Bouton de Rose vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Bouton de Rose scores highest for summer wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. Bouton de Rose leans daytime, Noir de Noir leans evening.

Bouton de Rose vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Unique to Noir de Noir (8)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir de Noir

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Attribute	Bouton de Rose	Noir de Noir
Brand	Le Prince Jardinier	Tom Ford
Year	—	2007
Rating	4.16	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	8