Question 1

What's the difference between New Oud and Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

New Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Hayari Parfums (2016) 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 5 accords: Woody, Oud, Warm Spicy, Patchouli.

Question 2

Which is better, New Oud or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, New Oud scores 3.88/5 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 New Oud and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

New Oud scores highest for fall wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. New Oud leans evening, Noir de Noir leans evening.

New Oud vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to New Oud (7)

Unique to Noir de Noir (5)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	New Oud	Noir de Noir
Brand	Hayari Parfums	Tom Ford
Year	2016	2007
Rating	3.88	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	8