What's the difference between Incense Oud and Noir de Noir?+
Incense Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from By Kilian (2011) dominated by Woody 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: Woody, Warm Spicy, Rose, Oud.
Which is better, Incense Oud or Noir de Noir?+
By community rating, Incense Oud scores 4.39/5 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 Incense Oud and Noir de Noir smell similar?+
They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Warm Spicy, Rose, Oud, Rose. 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, Incense Oud 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 Incense Oud vs Noir de Noir?+
Incense Oud scores highest for winter wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. Incense Oud leans evening, Noir de Noir leans evening.
