Is Oil Perfumery Tom Ford Sahara Noir a dupe of Tom Ford Sahara Noir?

Sahara Noir EDP

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Tom Ford Sahara Noir Oil

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Sahara Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Sahara Noir EDP
EDP Concentration Oil
F Gender F
2013 Year 2013
££ Price Tier ££££
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sahara Noir EDP
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 Oil
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

How they compare
Sahara Noir EDP A Tom Ford Sahara Noir Oil B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sahara Noir EDP
Tom Ford Sahara Noir Oil

Notes

Shared Notes
Amber 33% vs 21%
Benzoin 31% vs 12%
Labdanum 28% vs 20%
Cypress 26% vs 29%
Bitter Orange 22% vs 100%
Cinnamon 15% vs 26%
Papyrus 14% vs 11%
Rose 13% vs 24%
Jasmine 12% vs 19%
Only in Sahara Noir
R Resins 35% Incense 26% Calamus 22% Beeswax 18%
Only in Tom Ford Sahara Noir
Frankincense 22% Cedar 12%
Shared Notes
Bitter Orange 22% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 15% vs 26%
Rose 13% vs 24%
Jasmine 12% vs 19%
Only in Tom Ford Sahara Noir
Cypress 29%
Shared Notes
Amber 33% vs 21%
Benzoin 31% vs 12%
Only in Sahara Noir
R Resins 35%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

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.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
34%
Key Similarities

Shares 9 of its 11 notes, including Cypress, Rose, Jasmine

Key Differences

Adds cedar and frankincense, drops beeswax and calamus

Where to buy

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Tom Ford Sahara Noir Oil

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