Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Oud Yas is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Yas Perfumes (undated) dominated by Citrus 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: Oud, Woody, Patchouli, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Oud Yas or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Oud Yas scores 4.07/5 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 Oud Yas and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

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

Oud Yas vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Oud Yas (6)

Unique to Noir de Noir (5)

Shared Accords (5)

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Attribute	Oud Yas	Noir de Noir
Brand	Yas Perfumes	Tom Ford
Year	—	2007
Rating	4.07	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	feminine
Total Notes	9	8