Question 1

What's the difference between Melanes and Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Melanes is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The Naxos Apothecary (2021) dominated by Leather 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 2 accords: Warm Spicy, Earthy.

Question 2

Which is better, Melanes or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Melanes scores 4.33/5 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 Melanes and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 2 accords, including Warm Spicy, Earthy, Saffron. 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, Melanes 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 Melanes vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

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

Melanes vs Noir de Noir

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (1)

Uniek voor Melanes (7)

Uniek voor Noir de Noir (7)

Gedeelde akkoorden (2)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Noir de Noir

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Eigenschap	Melanes	Noir de Noir
Merk	The Naxos Apothecary	Tom Ford
Jaar	2021	2007
Beoordeling	4.33	4.32
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	8	8