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Dahlia Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Dahlia Noir EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2011 Year 2010
££ Price Tier ££
Back To Paris Eau de Parfum bottle Back To Paris EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dahlia Noir EDP
This is a love-it-or-hate-it powder bomb that gets its 'noir' from a melancholic retro vibe rather than outright darkness. If you want expensive baby powder with a subtly seductive edge, this is your jam.
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Our Verdict - Back To Paris EDP
This one's a divisive drop, splitting opinions between exquisite and utterly awful. Some find it a richly complex, unusual floral woody musk, while others reckon it's a cheap, synthetic mess. Definitely not a blind buy.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dahlia Noir EDP
Back To Paris EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 30% vs 32%
Mandarin 23% vs 16%
Bergamot 18% vs 18%
Only in Dahlia Noir
Mimosa 27%
Only in Back To Paris
Blackcurrant 17% Rhubarb 16%
Shared Notes
Iris 37% vs 23%
Rose 33% vs 25%
Only in Dahlia Noir
Patchouli 29%
Only in Back To Paris
Violet 30% Jasmine 21%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 28% vs 22%
Tonka Bean 26% vs 13%
Vanilla 25% vs 18%
Only in Dahlia Noir
Oakmoss 20%

Accords

Dahlia Noir Back To Paris
100%
Powdery
98%
88%
Woody
100%
87%
Iris
77%
Rose
54%
67%
Earthy
64%
Vanilla
65%
Musky
64%
62%
Sweet
57%
61%
Patchouli
61%
Warm Spicy
57%
60%
Floral
Citrus
57%
Powdery shared
100%
98%
Woody shared
88%
100%
87%
Rose shared
77%
54%
67%
Vanilla shared
64%
65%
64%
Sweet shared
62%
57%
61%
Warm Spicy shared
61%
57%
60%
57%

Performance

Dahlia Noir Back To Paris
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Dahlia Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and comforting, clean powdery nature make it suitable for office and casual wear, though some find it's too 'sexy' for work. The elegant, warm dry-down makes it a strong contender for date nights, but its lack of overt formality means it's less suited to very formal events.

Back To Paris

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and summer pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its powdery, woody, and floral accords suggest a more refined scent, better suited for dates or formal events rather than casual wear or sport. While some reviews mention it stays close to the skin, others describe it as 'too loud' and 'in your face', making it a risky choice for a confined office environment.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, woody, rose

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Dahlia Noir EDP
Back To Paris EDP
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