Question 1

What's the difference between Light My Fire and Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Light My Fire is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from By Kilian (2014) dominated by Sweet 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: Woody, Vanilla, Patchouli.

Question 2

Which is better, Light My Fire or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Light My Fire scores 4.21/5 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 Light My Fire 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, Light My Fire 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 Light My Fire vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Light My Fire scores highest for all seasons wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. Light My Fire leans daytime, Noir de Noir leans evening.

Light My Fire vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Unique to Noir de Noir (8)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Light My Fire	Noir de Noir
Brand	By Kilian	Tom Ford
Year	2014	2007
Rating	4.21	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	8