Question 1

What's the difference between Private Mind and Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Private Mind is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Valmont (2020) dominated by Rose 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: Rose, Warm Spicy, Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Private Mind or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Private Mind scores 3.66/5 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 Private Mind and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Rose, Warm Spicy, Floral, Saffron, Rose. 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, Private Mind 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 Private Mind vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Private Mind scores highest for fall wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. Private Mind leans evening, Noir de Noir leans evening.

Private Mind vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Private Mind (1)

Unique to Noir de Noir (6)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Private Mind	Noir de Noir
Brand	Valmont	Tom Ford
Year	2020	2007
Rating	3.66	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	3	8