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Red Tobacco Intense Extrait bottle Red Tobacco Intense Extrait
Extrait Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2023 Year 2023
££ Price Tier ££
Black Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Black Noir EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Red Tobacco Intense Extrait
This one's a divisive beast. Some say it's a refined masterpiece, a smoother, more sophisticated take on the original 'Red Tobacco'. Others reckon it's a watered-down, synthetic mess. But whether you love it or hate it, prepare for an absolute powerhouse. It's not for the faint of heart, but if you like your fragrances bold and unapologetic, this might just be your next obsession.
Acquired
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

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Red Tobacco Intense Extrait
Black Noir EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Tobacco 31% vs 31%
Patchouli 12% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Ambergris 33% vs 20%
Vanilla 11% vs 30%

Accords

Red Tobacco Intense Black Noir
100%
Tobacco
83%
100%
Leather
72%
Vanilla
100%
95%
Warm Spicy
56%
82%
Sweet
93%
73%
Woody
78%
72%
Smoky
72%
Animalic
57%
70%
Powdery
69%
Oud
Amber
58%
Aromatic
52%
Tobacco shared
100%
83%
100%
Vanilla shared
72%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
95%
56%
Sweet shared
82%
93%
Woody shared
73%
78%
72%
Animalic shared
72%
57%
70%
Oud
69%
58%
52%

Performance

Red Tobacco Intense Black Noir
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Red Tobacco Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its overwhelming strength and sillage make it unsuitable for office wear or sports. It's best reserved for evening dates or formal events where its commanding presence can truly shine without overpowering the room.

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.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean tobacco, warm spicy, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Red Tobacco Intense Extrait
Black Noir EDP
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