Serge Noire Eau de Parfum vs Platinum Eau de Parfum
Serge Noire EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2008 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Platinum EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
Serge Noire is a love-it-or-hate-it scent. Expect a challenging opening that veers into body odour territory for some, but if you can push through, it transforms into an incredibly deep, sexy, and artistic blend of dark spices and woods. Definitely not a blind buy.
Seriously divisive. Some laud it as a beast, others as watered-down rubbish, making it a complete gamble. If you get a good batch, it's a modern, versatile amber-woody stunner. If not, you're out of luck.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The explosive clove-cinnamon spice over a smoky incense and resinous woody drydown reads heaviest in winter, the anchor season, with autumn a close extension. The heat and density keep it well off the spring and summer shelves.
Occasions
A pushy, artistic statement scent with strong projection suits date nights and formal cool-weather evenings where presence is welcome. The challenging, near-savoury opening makes it a poor office or sport choice.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and warm, woody accords make it a versatile choice for many settings, leaning slightly more towards evening or social wear. It can work in an office if applied lightly, but it's not a freshie for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean warm spicy, woody, amber
Adds cedar and labdanum, drops cinnamon and clove
Where to buy
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