Question 1

What's the difference between The Cora and Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

The Cora is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Thameen (2017) 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 5 accords: Floral, Warm Spicy, Rose, Patchouli.

Question 2

Which is better, The Cora or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, The Cora scores 4.10/5 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 The Cora and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including Floral, Warm Spicy, Rose, Patchouli, 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, The Cora 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 The Cora vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

The Cora scores highest for spring wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. The Cora leans daytime, Noir de Noir leans evening.

The Cora vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to The Cora (8)

Unique to Noir de Noir (5)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Noir de Noir

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Attribute	The Cora	Noir de Noir
Brand	Thameen	Tom Ford
Year	2017	2007
Rating	4.10	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	8