Question 1

What's the difference between Cuir de R'Eve and Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Cuir de R'Eve is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from David Jourquin (2014) dominated by Vanilla 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: Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Patchouli.

Question 2

Which is better, Cuir de R'Eve or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Cuir de R'Eve scores 4.15/5 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 Cuir de R'Eve and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Patchouli, Vanilla, Patchouli. 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, Cuir de R'Eve 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 Cuir de R'Eve vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Cuir de R'Eve scores highest for winter wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. Cuir de R'Eve leans daytime, Noir de Noir leans evening.

Cuir de R'Eve vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Cuir de R'Eve (7)

Unique to Noir de Noir (6)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Cuir de R'Eve	Noir de Noir
Brand	David Jourquin	Tom Ford
Year	2014	2007
Rating	4.15	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	8