Question 1

What's the difference between Noble Leather and Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Noble Leather is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Yves Saint Laurent (2013) dominated by Leather 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, Patchouli.

Question 2

Which is better, Noble Leather or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Noble Leather scores 4.19/5 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 Noble Leather 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, Noble Leather 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 Noble Leather vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Noble Leather scores highest for fall wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. Noble Leather leans evening, Noir de Noir leans evening.

Noble Leather vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Unique to Noir de Noir (8)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Noble Leather	Noir de Noir
Brand	Yves Saint Laurent	Tom Ford
Year	2013	2007
Rating	4.19	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	8