What's the difference between Harrods Oud Patchouli and Noir de Noir?+
Harrods Oud Patchouli is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Bond No 9 (2012) 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 4 accords: Warm Spicy, Rose, Oud, Woody.
Which is better, Harrods Oud Patchouli or Noir de Noir?+
By community rating, Harrods Oud Patchouli scores 4.37/5 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 Harrods Oud Patchouli 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, Harrods Oud Patchouli 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 Harrods Oud Patchouli vs Noir de Noir?+
Harrods Oud Patchouli scores highest for winter wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. Harrods Oud Patchouli leans evening, Noir de Noir leans evening.
