Question 1

What's the difference between Smoked Cherry and Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Smoked Cherry is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The Dua Brand (2023) dominated by Cherry 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 2 accords: Warm Spicy, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Smoked Cherry or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Smoked Cherry scores 4.64/5 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 Smoked Cherry 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, Smoked Cherry 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 Smoked Cherry vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Smoked Cherry scores highest for fall wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. Smoked Cherry leans evening, Noir de Noir leans evening.

Smoked Cherry vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Unique to Noir de Noir (8)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir de Noir

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Attribute	Smoked Cherry	Noir de Noir
Brand	The Dua Brand	Tom Ford
Year	2023	2007
Rating	4.64	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	8