Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Dioan is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Blend Oud (undated) dominated by Warm Spicy 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: Warm Spicy, Woody, Rose.

Question 2

Which is better, Dioan or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Dioan scores 4.50/5 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 Dioan and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 3 accords, including Warm Spicy, Woody, Rose, Saffron, 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, Dioan 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 Dioan vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

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

Dioan vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Dioan (8)

Unique to Noir de Noir (4)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Dioan	Noir de Noir
Brand	Blend Oud	Tom Ford
Year	—	2007
Rating	4.50	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	12	8