Question 1

What's the difference between Rouge Avignon and Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Rouge Avignon is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Phaedon (2013) 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 4 accords: Rose, Woody, Earthy, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Rouge Avignon or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Rouge Avignon scores 4.06/5 vs Noir de Noir at 4.32/5. On r/fragrance, Rouge Avignon sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while Noir de Noir is 7.2/10 (mixed). Rouge Avignon's standout strength: Well-put together, mid-price range niche scents. 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 Rouge Avignon and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Rose, Woody, Earthy, Warm Spicy, Rose. Rouge Avignon: Phaedon by Pierre Guillame is viewed as a solid, approachable niche option with well-balanced compositions at reasonable prices, though it receives less community attention than it once did. 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, Rouge Avignon or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Rouge Avignon: Variable longevity and performance reports 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 Rouge Avignon vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Rouge Avignon scores highest for all seasons wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. Rouge Avignon leans daytime, Noir de Noir leans evening.

Rouge Avignon vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Rouge Avignon (8)

Unique to Noir de Noir (6)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Rouge Avignon	Noir de Noir
Brand	Phaedon	Tom Ford
Year	2013	2007
Rating	4.06	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	8