Tocade Eau de Parfum bottle Tocade
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1994 Year 2022
££ Price Tier £
Essence de Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Essence de Noir

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tocade
Divisive yet utterly charming, Tocade is a sweet, powdery vanilla-rose bomb for those who appreciate a playful, slightly retro vibe. Ignore the weird bottle, this one's a cult classic that hits different for everyone.
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Our Verdict - Essence de Noir
Divisive, and not just because the listed notes seem to be wrong. This is for those who embrace the mature and mysterious, with a definite 'love it or hate it' response to its vintage, potent character. If you're after a safe crowd-pleaser, look elsewhere.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 0%
Floral 41% 36%
Fruity 1% 3%
Green 12% 10%
Sweet 23% 28%
Warm 7% 10%
Woody 9% 9%
Earthy 10% 19%
Animalic 7% 10%
Fresh 15% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tocade EdP
Essence de Noir EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 21% vs 34%
Jasmine 14% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 27% vs 40%
Amber 23% vs 37%
Only in Essence de Noir
Leather 22%

Accords

Tocade Essence de Noir
100%
Floral
98%
97%
Powdery
100%
97%
Vanilla
88%
61%
Iris
97%
94%
Rose
80%
Patchouli
88%
Earthy
84%
66%
Woody
83%
82%
Amber
80%
69%
Aromatic
Fresh
64%
54%
Sweet
Floral shared
100%
98%
Powdery shared
97%
100%
Vanilla shared
97%
88%
Iris shared
61%
97%
Rose shared
94%
80%
88%
84%
Woody shared
66%
83%
Amber shared
82%
80%
69%
64%
54%

Performance

Tocade Essence de Noir
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Tocade

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

While its strong longevity and presence mean it could be a bit much for a formal office, Tocade's comforting and alluring rose-vanilla blend makes it excellent for dates, casual outings, or even more relaxed formal events where you want to leave an impression. Many reviews highlight its 'hug in a bottle' and 'sexy' qualities, perfect for close encounters.

Essence de Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong, vintage character and the mention of sharp patchouli, this isn't an office-appropriate scent; it demands more space. It's best suited for evening wear, adding an air of mystery to dates or sophisticated formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
89%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Floral, Iris accords and Vanilla, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Tocade
Essence de Noir
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