Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Pearl Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from By Kilian (2015) dominated by Oud 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 4 accords: Oud, Rose, Warm Spicy, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Pearl Oud or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Pearl Oud scores 4.20/5 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 Pearl Oud and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Oud, Rose, Warm Spicy, Woody, Saffron. 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, Pearl 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 Pearl Oud vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

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

Pearl Oud vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Pearl Oud (4)

Unique to Noir de Noir (5)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Pearl Oud	Noir de Noir
Brand	By Kilian	Tom Ford
Year	2015	2007
Rating	4.20	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	8	8