Question 1

What's the difference between Sultry Rose and Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Sultry Rose is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Eric Buterbaugh Florals (2015) dominated by Floral 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: Floral, Rose, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Sultry Rose or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Sultry Rose scores 4.29/5 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 Sultry Rose and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Floral, Rose, Warm Spicy, Saffron. 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, Sultry Rose 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 Sultry Rose vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Sultry Rose scores highest for all seasons wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. Sultry Rose leans daytime, Noir de Noir leans evening.

Sultry Rose vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Sultry Rose (8)

Unique to Noir de Noir (7)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Sultry Rose	Noir de Noir
Brand	Eric Buterbaugh Florals	Tom Ford
Year	2015	2007
Rating	4.29	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	8