Question 1

What's the difference between In The Shower and Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

In The Shower is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Nonfiction (2020) dominated by Woody 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: Woody, Patchouli, Warm Spicy, Earthy.

Question 2

Which is better, In The Shower or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, In The Shower scores 2.68/5 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 In The Shower and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. 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, In The Shower 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 In The Shower vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

In The Shower scores highest for fall wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. In The Shower leans daytime, Noir de Noir leans evening.

In The Shower vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Unique to Noir de Noir (8)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	In The Shower	Noir de Noir
Brand	Nonfiction	Tom Ford
Year	2020	2007
Rating	2.68	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	8