Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Secret Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Caron (2011) 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 5 accords: Rose, Oud, Earthy, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Secret Oud or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Secret Oud scores 3.89/5 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 Secret Oud and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 5 accords, including Rose, Oud, Earthy, Warm Spicy, Woody. 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, Secret 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 Secret Oud vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Secret Oud scores highest for fall wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. Secret Oud leans daytime, Noir de Noir leans evening.

Secret Oud vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Secret Oud (6)

Unique to Noir de Noir (4)

Shared Accords (5)

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Attribute	Secret Oud	Noir de Noir
Brand	Caron	Tom Ford
Year	2011	2007
Rating	3.89	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	8