Question 1

What's the difference between Marconi 3 and Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Marconi 3 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Profumi del Forte (2008) 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 5 accords: Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Earthy, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Marconi 3 or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Marconi 3 scores 4.08/5 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 Marconi 3 and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 5 accords, including Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Earthy, Woody, Patchouli. 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, Marconi 3 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 Marconi 3 vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Marconi 3 scores highest for all seasons wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. Marconi 3 leans daytime, Noir de Noir leans evening.

Marconi 3 vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Marconi 3 (8)

Unique to Noir de Noir (4)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Marconi 3	Noir de Noir
Brand	Profumi del Forte	Tom Ford
Year	2008	2007
Rating	4.08	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	12	8