Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Pure Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from By Kilian (2009) 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, Woody, Warm Spicy, Earthy.

Question 2

Which is better, Pure Oud or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Pure 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 Pure Oud 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, Pure 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 Pure Oud vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Pure Oud scores highest for all seasons wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. Pure Oud leans daytime, Noir de Noir leans evening.

Pure Oud vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Unique to Noir de Noir (8)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir de Noir

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Attribute	Pure Oud	Noir de Noir
Brand	By Kilian	Tom Ford
Year	2009	2007
Rating	3.88	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	8