13
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Noir Anthracite
masculine
Created by Honorine Blanc
Noir Anthracite by Tom Ford is a Chypre fragrance for men. Noir Anthracite was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Honorine Blanc. Top notes are Sichuan Pepper, Ginger and Bergamot; middle notes are Spices, Galbanum and Jasmine; base notes are Ebony, Cedar, Birch, Leather, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Amberwood.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
99%
Win
52%
Spr
20%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
64%
Day
91%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
User Ratings
1,472 votes
3.98
Love it
65544%
Like it
44931%
OK
836%
Dislike
26018%
Hate it
252%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 23 community opinions from Reddit
6
/ 10 community score
Noir Anthracite is a deeply polarizing fragrance with no middle ground - people either love its dark, smoky minerality or strongly dislike its cement-like character. While beloved by those who appreciate it, the scent is criminally underrated and notoriously difficult to find, making it a hidden gem for adventurous fragrance collectors.
Strengths
- Unique and distinctive scent with character
- Polarizing but beloved by those who appreciate it
- Versatile - can be dressed up or down
- Dark, cold, and smoky profile appeals to niche audience
Weaknesses
- Extremely polarizing - many hate it on first spray
- Smells like wet cement or construction site to detractors
- Very difficult to find - frequently sold out
- Not widely appreciated in the fragrance community
Best for
Niche fragrance enthusiastsCold weather wearEvening or sophisticated occasions
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
