Black Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Black Noir
Edp Concentration Extrait
U Gender U
2023 Year 2021
££ Price Tier ££
Chiron Extrait bottle Chiron

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Noir Eau de Parfum
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 - Chiron Extrait
Chiron is Marmite in a bottle - a love-it-or-hate-it tobacco vanilla that demands patience. Many find the opening challenging, but those who wait are rewarded with an addictive, high-quality drydown.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 1%
Floral 9% 10%
Fruity 3% 1%
Green 1% 0%
Sweet 24% 33%
Warm 23% 18%
Woody 17% 19%
Earthy 21% 10%
Animalic 26% 23%
Fresh 4% 5%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Noir EdP
Chiron Extrait

Notes

Only in Black Noir Eau de Parfum
Black Leather 60% Pink Pepper 40%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 31% vs 56%
Only in Black Noir Eau de Parfum
Oud 24% Tiare Flower 23% Patchouli 22%
Only in Chiron Extrait
Ambergris 44%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 30% vs 33%

Accords

Black Noir Eau de Parfum Chiron Extrait
100%
Vanilla
100%
93%
Sweet
78%
83%
Tobacco
58%
78%
Woody
77%
Powdery
68%
58%
Amber
66%
57%
Animalic
52%
Aromatic
52%
Balsamic
50%
Oud
48%
Floral
46%
Vanilla shared
100%
100%
Sweet shared
93%
78%
Tobacco shared
83%
58%
Woody shared
78%
77%
68%
Amber shared
58%
66%
57%
Aromatic shared
52%
52%
50%
Oud
48%
46%

Performance

Black Noir Eau de Parfum Chiron Extrait
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Noir Eau de Parfum

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.

Chiron Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and enduring longevity make it too potent for an office setting. However, its rich, warm, and sensual profile is perfect for dates and evening events, offering a comforting yet luxurious presence. It's a bit much for casual daytime wear unless you're embracing the 'cozy blanket' vibe at home.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
85%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Sweet, Woody accords and Ambergris, Tonka Bean notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Noir Eau de Parfum
Chiron Extrait
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