Question 1

What's the difference between Hippie Rose and Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Hippie Rose is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from James Heeley (2011) dominated by Rose 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 5 accords: Rose, Woody, Patchouli, Earthy.

Question 2

Which is better, Hippie Rose or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Hippie Rose 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 Hippie Rose and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including Rose, Woody, Patchouli, Earthy, Warm Spicy. 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, Hippie Rose 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 Hippie Rose vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Hippie Rose scores highest for spring wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. Hippie Rose leans daytime, Noir de Noir leans evening.

Hippie Rose vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Hippie Rose (6)

Unique to Noir de Noir (5)

Shared Accords (5)

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Attribute	Hippie Rose	Noir de Noir
Brand	James Heeley	Tom Ford
Year	2011	2007
Rating	4.06	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	8