What's the difference between Gothic II Perfume Oil and Noir de Noir?+
Gothic II Perfume Oil is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Loree Rodkin (undated) dominated by Warm Spicy 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: Warm Spicy, Woody, Floral, Patchouli.
Which is better, Gothic II Perfume Oil or Noir de Noir?+
By community rating, Gothic II Perfume Oil scores 4.84/5 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.
Do Gothic II Perfume Oil and Noir de Noir smell similar?+
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.
Which lasts longer, Gothic II Perfume Oil or Noir de Noir?+
Noir de Noir: Recent batches reported to have significantly weaker performance and longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Gothic II Perfume Oil vs Noir de Noir?+
Gothic II Perfume Oil scores highest for winter wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. Gothic II Perfume Oil leans evening, Noir de Noir leans evening.
