Sahara Noir Eau de Parfum vs Tom Ford Sahara Noir Parfum

Sahara Noir

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U	Gender	F
2013	Year	2013
££	Price Tier	££££

Tom Ford Sahara Noir

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sahara Noir

Tom Ford's Sahara Noir is an incense masterpiece, sadly discontinued. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent with a loyal following, celebrated for its rich, dry, and mystical Arabian vibe. Prepare for a spiritual journey.

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Our Verdict - Tom Ford Sahara Noir

Sahara Noir is a spicy and balsamic fragrance that impresses with its rich and complex composition, catering to those who appreciate depth in their scents.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	26%
Floral	9%	16%
Fruity	1%	4%
Green	6%	6%
Sweet	24%	18%
Warm	29%	17%
Woody	19%	16%
Earthy	15%	7%
Animalic	10%	4%
Fresh	6%	14%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Sahara Noir EdP

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Notes

Shared Notes

Bitter Orange 22% vs 100%

Only in Sahara Noir

Labdanum 29% Cypress 27% Calamus 22%

Shared Notes

Cinnamon 15% vs 26%

Rose 13% vs 24%

Jasmine 12% vs 19%

Only in Sahara Noir

Incense 26% Beeswax 18% Papyrus 15%

Only in Tom Ford Sahara Noir

Cypress 29%

Shared Notes

Amber 33% vs 21%

Benzoin 31% vs 12%

Only in Sahara Noir

Resin 35%

Only in Tom Ford Sahara Noir

Frankincense 22% Labdanum 20% Cedar 12% Papyrus 11%

Accords

Sahara Noir Tom Ford Sahara Noir

100%

Amber

75%

Resinous

90%

54%

Balsamic

85%

52%

Warm Spicy

80%

61%

Woody

70%

52%

Smoky

Amber shared

100%

75%

Resinous

90%

Balsamic shared

54%

85%

Warm Spicy shared

52%

80%

Woody shared

61%

70%

Smoky

52%

Performance

Sahara Noir Tom Ford Sahara Noir

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sahara Noir

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Sahara Noir's intense, long-lasting incense and strong sillage make it unsuitable for office or casual wear. Its regal and mysterious character is best reserved for formal events or intimate date nights, where its full depth can be appreciated.

Tom Ford Sahara Noir

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

The rich balsamic notes and spicy accords make it ideal for cooler weather, especially in fall and winter. However, the lighter citrus and herbal elements allow some versatility in spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

Sahara Noir's luxurious and sophisticated profile makes it more suited for evening occasions and formal settings rather than casual or sports activities.