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Black Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Black Noir EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2023 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £
Happy Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Happy Oud EDP

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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 - Happy Oud EDP
Divisive, potent, and a total steal for its price point. Ignore the 'Happy' in the name, this oud-leather beast is for those who like to make an entrance. It's not a blind buy unless you live for bold, Middle Eastern-inspired scents.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Noir EDP
Happy Oud EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Tobacco 31% vs 57%

Accords

Black Noir Happy Oud
100%
Vanilla
78%
Woody
100%
Oud
100%
83%
Tobacco
96%
93%
Sweet
63%
Leather
88%
Patchouli
82%
58%
Amber
80%
57%
Animalic
69%
56%
Warm Spicy
56%
52%
Aromatic
Earthy
51%
100%
Woody shared
78%
100%
Oud
100%
Tobacco shared
83%
96%
Sweet shared
93%
63%
88%
82%
Amber shared
58%
80%
Animalic shared
57%
69%
Warm Spicy shared
56%
56%
52%
51%

Performance

Black Noir Happy Oud
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.

Happy Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and winter pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong oud and leather accords, this is too assertive for most office environments, but perfect for making a statement on a date or at a formal event. It's a bit much for casual daytime wear unless you're feeling particularly bold, and definitely not for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, tobacco, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Noir EDP
Happy Oud EDP
100ml
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