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Black Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Black Noir EDP
EDP Concentration Parfum
U Gender M
2023 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
L'Homme Idéal Parfum bottle L'Homme Idéal Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Noir EDP
Divisive yet captivating, Black Noir is Mancera's attempt at a softer leather-vanilla for the masses. Some will adore its smooth, sweet embrace; others will find it messy and lacking the darker notes promised by its name.
Acquired
Our Verdict - L'Homme Idéal Parfum
This flanker is a true chameleon, splitting opinion with its varied performance and controversial take on the classic L'Homme Idéal DNA. Some deem it a masterpiece, others a shadow of its predecessors. Either way, it's a classy, versatile scent for those who appreciate understated luxury.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Noir EDP
L'Homme Idéal Parfum

Notes

Accords

Black Noir L'Homme Idéal
100%
Vanilla
Almond
100%
93%
Sweet
Fruity
92%
83%
Tobacco
Leather
81%
78%
Woody
47%
Musky
62%
57%
Animalic
60%
58%
Amber
Patchouli
58%
56%
Warm Spicy
44%
52%
Aromatic
Powdery
46%
Smoky
45%
100%
100%
93%
92%
83%
81%
Woody shared
78%
47%
62%
Animalic shared
57%
60%
58%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
56%
44%
52%
46%
45%

Performance

Black Noir L'Homme Idéal
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent projection and sweet, leathery profile make it less suited for formal or office settings, where it might overwhelm. Black Noir truly excels on date nights and cooler casual outings, where its alluring warmth can shine.

L'Homme Idéal

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its sophisticated, smooth dry-down and moderate projection make it highly suitable for office and formal wear, as often mentioned in reviews. The sensual accords, like amaretto and leather, make it ideal for romantic evenings, while its understated nature keeps it from being a 'beast mode' scent for sports.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
31%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, animalic, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Noir EDP
L'Homme Idéal Parfum
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