Question 1

What's the difference between Carbone and Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Carbone is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Balmain Beauty (2024) 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 4 accords: Woody, Rose, Warm Spicy, Patchouli.

Question 2

Which is better, Carbone or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Carbone scores 3.92/5 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 Carbone 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, Carbone 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 Carbone vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

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

Carbone vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Unique to Noir de Noir (8)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Carbone	Noir de Noir
Brand	Balmain Beauty	Tom Ford
Year	2024	2007
Rating	3.92	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	8