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Noir Neroli Eau de Parfum bottle Noir Neroli EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2016 Year 2016
£ Price Tier ££
Eau de Cartier Eau de Parfum bottle Eau de Cartier EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Noir Neroli EDP
Noir Neroli interprets Guerlain's Neroli Outrenoir - that bright neroli-citrus shadowed by smoky tea. The dupe captures the smoked-tea-and-blossom contrast but renders it flatter and less luminous, with the resinous depth and longevity falling short of the niche original.
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Our Verdict - Eau de Cartier EDP
This one's a divisive bugger, isn't it? For some, it's a 'simple, gorgeous' office-friendly vanilla and violet leaf dream; for others, it's a barely-there skin scent that leaves them feeling ripped off. You'll either love its elegant subtlety or wonder if you've gone nose-blind.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Noir Neroli EDP
Eau de Cartier EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 23% vs 31%
Lemon 17% vs 35%
Grapefruit 16% vs 32%
Shared Notes
Neroli 24% vs 18%

Accords

Noir Neroli Eau de Cartier
80%
Citrus
100%
Vanilla
78%
Amber
66%
Ozonic
65%
Green
63%
Powdery
62%
60%
Floral
60%
Aromatic
54%
Balsamic
57%
Aquatic
57%
Musky
56%
55%
Smoky
50%
Woody
Citrus shared
80%
100%
78%
66%
65%
63%
62%
60%
Aromatic shared
60%
54%
57%
57%
56%
55%
50%

Performance

Noir Neroli Eau de Cartier
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Noir Neroli

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The bright citrus and neroli favour spring and summer, with the smoky tea and resins extending it into autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Refined and clean, it works beautifully for the office and daytime, and the smoky depth carries into evenings.

Eau de Cartier

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its moderate projection and understated elegance make it a solid choice for the office, often cited as an 'excellent scent for the office'. The vanilla and amber add warmth suitable for dates and cooler casual outings, but its lack of strong sillage makes it less ideal for formal events where more presence might be desired.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Noir Neroli EDP
Eau de Cartier EDP
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