20
Notes
8
Accords
2
Perfumers
Nombre Noir
feminine
Created by Jean-Yves Leroy, Serge Lutens
Nombre Noir by Shiseido is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. Nombre Noir was launched in 1982. Nombre Noir was created by Serge Lutens and Jean-Yves Leroy. Top notes are Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Coriander, Marjoram and Bergamot; middle notes are Damask Rose, Osmanthus, Geranium, Carnation, Orris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Honey, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk, Tonka Bean, Benzoin and Amber. Shiseido launches Nombre Noir fragrance in 1982. This is the first fragrance created under the direction of the famous perfumer Serge Lutens. The nose of the composition is Jean-Yves Leroy. The aroma is dominated by notes of osmanthus and Damascus rose. Top notes: aldehydes, bergamot, marjoram, coriander and rosewood. Heart: osmanthus, rose, geranium, jasmine, ylang-ylang, orris root, carnation and lily of the valley. Base: amber, musk, honey, sandalwood, vetiver, benzoin and tonka bean.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
79%
Win
60%
Spr
40%
Sum
58%
Fall
Day & Night
47%
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
127 votes
4.48
Love it
7962%
Like it
3830%
OK
32%
Dislike
65%
Hate it
11%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 23 community opinions from Reddit
7.5
/ 10 community score
Nombre Noir is viewed as a desirable vintage fragrance that receives praise for its quality and beauty, though community discussion is limited. The fragrance is highly sought after by serious collectors due to its rarity and historical significance, with significant effort often required to source authentic bottles at premium prices.
Strengths
- Beautiful and well-crafted fragrance
- Unique scent outside typical fragrance profiles
- Highly collectible vintage status
- Long-lasting performance
Weaknesses
- Difficult to find, especially in original packaging
- Expensive on the secondary market
- Limited production history makes sourcing challenging
Best for
Evening wearSpecial occasionsCollector piecesVintage fragrance enthusiasts
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
