Question 1

What's the difference between Thirty Three and Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Thirty Three is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ex Idolo (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 6 accords: Rose, Oud, Patchouli, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Thirty Three or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Thirty Three scores 4.03/5 vs Noir de Noir at 4.32/5. On r/fragrance, Thirty Three sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while Noir de Noir is 7.2/10 (mixed). Thirty Three's standout strength: Classy oud-rose composition. 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 Thirty Three and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 6 accords, including Rose, Oud, Patchouli, Woody, Warm Spicy. Thirty Three: Thirty Three is recognized as a sophisticated oud-rose fragrance with complex character, but its jammy quality and oud prominence divide opinion among rose lovers. 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, Thirty Three 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 Thirty Three vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Thirty Three scores highest for winter wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. Thirty Three leans evening, Noir de Noir leans evening.

Thirty Three vs Noir de Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Thirty Three (8)

Unique to Noir de Noir (5)

Shared Accords (6)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Thirty Three	Noir de Noir
Brand	Ex Idolo	Tom Ford
Year	2013	2007
Rating	4.03	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	8