9
Notes
8
Accords
0
Perfumers
No.03 L'Etang Noir
feminine
No.03 L'Etang Noir by Maison Louis Marie is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. No.03 L'Etang Noir was launched in 2015. Top notes are Nutmeg, Tobacco Blossom and Anise; middle notes are Cloves, Vanilla and Ginger; base notes are Vanilla, Benzoin and Tonka Bean. "This scent is an oriental fragrance with a tobacco flower top note enhanced by a rich spice blend of vanilla, anise, nutmeg, ginger & clove. Direction to use: Use roll-on perfume oil any time you desire. Apply to pulse points (neck, chest and wrist), lightly rolling the ball on the skin to release the fragrance." Brand Website.
Main Accords
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
91%
Win
12%
Spr
8%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
53%
Day
66%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
119 votes
4.29
Love it
5950%
Like it
4336%
OK
119%
Dislike
54%
Hate it
11%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 22 community opinions from Reddit
8.2
/ 10 community score
The community views L'Etang Noir as an excellent all-season comfort fragrance with impressive versatility. Users praise its warm vanilla and spicy profile for being non-cloying even in summer, though some note it closely resembles Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille. The primary criticism centers on its premium pricing.
Strengths
- Versatile year-round wear despite warm, sweet profile
- Grounding and comforting scent that feels personal
- Not cloying even in warm weather
- Unique crowd-pleaser with memorable projection
Weaknesses
- Expensive price point for some collectors
- Similar to Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (potential dupe)
Best for
Comfort wear and everyday useColder weather and autumnWhen seeking emotional grounding
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
