Question 1

What's the difference between Rose du Desert and Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Rose du Desert is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Houbigant (2024) dominated by Powdery 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: Woody, Rose, Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Rose du Desert or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Rose du Desert scores 3.91/5 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 Rose du Desert and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Rose, Floral, Rose, Vanilla. 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, Rose du Desert 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 Rose du Desert vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Rose du Desert scores highest for fall wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. Rose du Desert leans daytime, Noir de Noir leans evening.

Rose du Desert vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Rose du Desert (8)

Unique to Noir de Noir (5)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Rose du Desert	Noir de Noir
Brand	Houbigant	Tom Ford
Year	2024	2007
Rating	3.91	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	8