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Noir de Noir
feminine
Noir de Noir by Tom Ford is a Chypre fragrance for women and men. Noir de Noir was launched in 2007. Noir de Noir was created by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, Harry Fremont and Olivier Cresp. Top note is Saffron; middle notes are Black Rose, Truffle and Floral Notes; base notes are Patchouli, Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud) and Oakmoss. Private Blend is first and exclusive collection by Tom Ford, which includes twelve eau de parfums, each of them can be used solely or in combination with other fragrances from the collection. Private Blend Collection was launched in 2007. The fragrances are available in 50ml and 250ml bottles. \"PRIVATE BLEND is my own scent laboratory: it\'s where I have the ability to create very special, original fragrances that are unconstrained by the conventions of mainstream scent-making. PRIVATE BLEND is designed with the true fragrance connoisseur n mind.\" Tom Ford "Noir de Noir is dark, sexy and indulgent. Yin collides with Yang featuring black rose, black truffle and patchouli for an intense, sensual awakening."—TOM FORD
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
97%
Win
31%
Spr
16%
Sum
92%
Fall
Day & Night
37%
Day
100%
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
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
8,568 votes
4.32
Love it
4.8k56%
Like it
2.6k30%
OK
4145%
Dislike
6578%
Hate it
971%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 76 community opinions from Reddit
7.2
/ 10 community score
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. While those who enjoy it praise its unique earthy rose-chocolate composition and seductive qualities, potential buyers should be aware of reported reformulation concerns and the fragrance's highly situational nature that limits everyday wearability.
Strengths
- Unique dark floral composition with roses, chocolate, and earthy patchouli notes
- Highly distinctive and evocative scent that creates a memorable experience
- Works well as a unisex fragrance with seductive, bold character
- Beautiful Tom Ford Private Blend bottle design
Weaknesses
- Very situational fragrance with limited wearability
- Recent batches reported to have significantly weaker performance and longevity
- Polarizing scent profile - described as compost, funeral home, or overly feminine by some
- Poor projection and short wear time on skin for many users
Best for
Cold weather and winter wearEvening and date night occasionsGloomy or moody atmospheric conditionsVampire-themed or gothic aesthetic occasions
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
