Question 1

What's the difference between Fougere Furieuse and Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Fougere Furieuse is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mugler (2014) dominated by Aromatic 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: Earthy, Woody, Rose.

Question 2

Which is better, Fougere Furieuse or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Fougere Furieuse scores 3.96/5 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 Fougere Furieuse and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Earthy, Woody, Rose, Oakmoss. 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, Fougere Furieuse 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 Fougere Furieuse vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Fougere Furieuse scores highest for fall wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. Fougere Furieuse leans daytime, Noir de Noir leans evening.

Fougere Furieuse vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Fougere Furieuse (6)

Unique to Noir de Noir (7)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Fougere Furieuse	Noir de Noir
Brand	Mugler	Tom Ford
Year	2014	2007
Rating	3.96	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	7	8