Black Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Black Noir
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2022
££ Price Tier £
Brilliant Gold Eau de Parfum bottle Brilliant Gold

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Noir
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.
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Our Verdict - Brilliant Gold
This one's a bold move. A powerhouse oud-leather combo cut with fruity sweetness that divides opinion. You'll either love its intense, almost challenging presence, or find it a bit much.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 9% 14%
Fruity 3% 8%
Green 1% 1%
Sweet 24% 19%
Warm 23% 21%
Woody 17% 22%
Earthy 21% 23%
Animalic 26% 21%
Fresh 4% 3%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Noir EdP
Brilliant Gold EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Vanilla 30% vs 22%
Ambergris 20% vs 23%
Only in Brilliant Gold
Oud 32% Balsam 22%

Accords

Black Noir Brilliant Gold
100%
Vanilla
58%
Oud
100%
93%
Sweet
Floral
88%
83%
Tobacco
78%
Woody
58%
57%
Animalic
71%
Leather
71%
58%
Amber
65%
56%
Warm Spicy
54%
Patchouli
52%
52%
Aromatic
Balsamic
52%
Vanilla shared
100%
58%
Oud
100%
93%
88%
83%
Woody shared
78%
58%
Animalic shared
57%
71%
71%
Amber shared
58%
65%
Warm Spicy shared
56%
54%
52%
52%
52%

Performance

Black Noir Brilliant Gold
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
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.

Brilliant Gold

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent oud, leather, and animalic accords, along with a strong character, make it entirely unsuitable for office wear or casual daytime use. This is a scent for making a bold statement on a special date or during an evening formal event, where its intensity can truly shine.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
88%
Accord
44%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Woody, Amber accords and Patchouli, Ambergris notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Noir
Brilliant Gold
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