What's the difference between Cuir Fauve and Noir de Noir?+
Cuir Fauve is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Keiko Mecheri (2012) dominated by Woody 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 5 accords: Woody, Warm Spicy, Patchouli, Vanilla.
Which is better, Cuir Fauve or Noir de Noir?+
By community rating, Cuir Fauve scores 4.03/5 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.
Do Cuir Fauve and Noir de Noir smell similar?+
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.
Which lasts longer, Cuir Fauve or Noir de Noir?+
Noir de Noir: Recent batches reported to have significantly weaker performance and longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Cuir Fauve vs Noir de Noir?+
Cuir Fauve scores highest for fall wear; Noir de Noir scores highest for winter wear. Cuir Fauve leans evening, Noir de Noir leans evening.
