Question 1

What's the difference between Patchouli Ancien and Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Patchouli Ancien is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Les Ecuadors (undated) dominated by Patchouli 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: Patchouli, Woody, Warm Spicy, Earthy.

Question 2

Which is better, Patchouli Ancien or Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Patchouli Ancien scores 3.80/5 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 Patchouli Ancien and Noir de Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Patchouli Ancien 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 Patchouli Ancien vs Noir de Noir?

Accepted Answer

Patchouli Ancien scores highest for all seasons wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. Patchouli Ancien leans daytime, Noir de Noir leans evening.

Patchouli Ancien vs Noir de Noir

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Eigenschap	Patchouli Ancien	Noir de Noir
Merk	Les Ecuadors	Tom Ford
Jaar	—	2007
Beoordeling	3.80	4.32
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	0	8