Noir Exquis
| Edp | Concentration | Other |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Biscotti Date Toffee
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Noir Exquis is a divisive, albeit adored, sophisticated take on a gourmand. Expect a rich, comforting, woody vanilla with a gentle coffee and maple warmth. Be warned: performance is a roll of the dice.
This is a seriously polarising gourmand brew. Some find it an intoxicating, photorealistic coffee and caramel bomb, a 'scentgasm' of a French patisserie. Others report it's a harsh, overwhelming mess, perfect for an acquired taste, or perhaps after a good bit of maceration. Definitely not a blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 8% |
| Floral | 8% | 1% |
| Fruity | 2% | 3% |
| Green | 0% | 2% |
| Sweet | 48% | 51% |
| Warm | 15% | 20% |
| Woody | 14% | 12% |
| Earthy | 11% | 14% |
| Animalic | 0% | 3% |
| Fresh | 4% | 4% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This is a warm, intimate scent best suited for cooler weather. Its gourmand and warm spicy accords make it perfect for dates and casual outings, offering a comforting presence. While some find it office-safe due to its soft projection, it's generally too rich for formal events or strenuous activity.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and spring.
Occasions
Its beast-mode projection and strong gourmand notes make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for dates where you want to leave an impression. It's a bit much for casual daytime if you're not into massive sillage, and its dessert-like quality might clash with very formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Amber, Coffee accords and Coffee, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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