Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Lua is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Xerjoff (2009) dominated by Powdery 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: Vanilla, Woody, Rose.

Question 2

Which is better, Lua or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Lua 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 Lua and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Vanilla, Woody, Rose, Rose, Vanilla. 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, Lua 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 Lua vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

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

Lua vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Lua (8)

Unique to Noir de Noir (5)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Lua	Noir de Noir
Brand	Xerjoff	Tom Ford
Year	2009	2007
Rating	4.06	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	8