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Sahara Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Sahara Noir EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2013 Year -
££ Price Tier £
No.430 Sahara Noir Eau de Parfum bottle No.430 Sahara Noir EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sahara Noir EDP
Tom Ford's Sahara Noir is an incense masterpiece, sadly discontinued. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent with a loyal following, celebrated for its rich, dry, and mystical Arabian vibe. Prepare for a spiritual journey.
Acquired
Our Verdict - No.430 Sahara Noir EDP
No.430 chases Tom Ford's Sahara Noir - a resin-heavy, incense-laced oud with a smoky floral heart. It gets the mood right but, like most vegan alternatives to Tom Ford's Private Blend line, trades some richness and depth for a lighter, shorter-wearing finish.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sahara Noir EDP
No.430 Sahara Noir EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Labdanum 28% vs 33%
Cypress 26% vs 29%
Bitter Orange 22% vs 37%
Only in Sahara Noir
Calamus 22%
Shared Notes
Incense 25% vs 26%
Cinnamon 15% vs 17%
Rose 13% vs 23%
Jasmine 12% vs 32%
Only in Sahara Noir
Beeswax 18% Papyrus 15%
Shared Notes
Amber 33% vs 26%
Only in Sahara Noir
Resin 35% Benzoin 31%
Only in No.430 Sahara Noir
Oud 33% Vanilla 21% Cedar 19%

Accords

Sahara Noir No.430 Sahara Noir
100%
Amber
61%
Woody
50%
Sweet
60%
52%
Smoky
55%
Floral
55%
54%
Balsamic
Oud
45%
100%
Woody shared
61%
50%
60%
Smoky shared
52%
55%
55%
54%
Oud
45%

Performance

Sahara Noir No.430 Sahara Noir
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sahara Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Sahara Noir's intense, long-lasting incense and strong sillage make it unsuitable for office or casual wear. Its regal and mysterious character is best reserved for formal events or intimate date nights, where its full depth can be appreciated.

No.430 Sahara Noir

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean smoky, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sahara Noir EDP
No.430 Sahara Noir EDP
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