Lacura Pure Noir
| Edp | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2025 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Black Orchid Reserve
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Which Should You Buy?
A sweet patchouli-vanilla bomb with juicy blackcurrant and jasmine, Pure Noir punches above its price with bold projection and a seductive, modern vibe. Not for wallflowers, but a delight for lovers of fruity-sweet designer scents.
Tom Ford's Black Orchid Reserve is a divisive beast: some hail it as a smoother, more refined take on the original, while others find its amped-up florals and earthy elements a repulsive misstep. Expect strong opinions and a love-it-or-hate-it reaction.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 10% |
| Floral | 28% | 29% |
| Fruity | 11% | 4% |
| Green | 4% | 1% |
| Sweet | 26% | 31% |
| Warm | 7% | 7% |
| Woody | 9% | 4% |
| Earthy | 17% | 29% |
| Animalic | 10% | 12% |
| Fresh | 10% | 5% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The sweet, fruity, and patchouli-vanilla base gives Pure Noir the weight and warmth for autumn and winter, while its juicy top and floral heart make it versatile for spring. The richness may feel heavy for hot summer days.
Occasions
Best for date nights and casual outings where a bold, sweet trail is welcome. The pronounced sweet-fruity character is less suited to sporty or highly formal settings, and may be too attention-grabbing for the office.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This powerful, long-lasting scent with huge projection is far too dominant for an office setting. Its rich, sensual nature makes it perfect for dates and evening events, while being too heavy for casual wear or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Warm Spicy, Earthy accords and Orchid, Ylang-Ylang notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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