Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Dawn is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2018) dominated by Amber 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: Oud, Woody, Earthy, Rose.

Question 2

Which is better, Dawn or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Dawn scores 4.06/5 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 Dawn and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Oud, Woody, Earthy, Rose, 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, Dawn 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 Dawn vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Dawn scores highest for all seasons wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. Dawn leans daytime, Noir de Noir leans evening.

Dawn vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Dawn (7)

Unique to Noir de Noir (5)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Dawn	Noir de Noir
Brand	Frederic Malle	Tom Ford
Year	2018	2007
Rating	4.06	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	8