Is Perfume Parlour Noir Bar a dupe of Ormonde Jayne Black Gold?
Black Gold EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Noir Bar EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Black Gold
- Noir Bar
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
Black Gold is a divisive one. Some hail it as a masterpiece of complex layering and luxury, while others find it confused, bitter, or too linear. It needs time to appreciate and may not work for everyone's skin chemistry.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Ormonde Jayne - Black Gold - a citrus fragrance led by Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange, with woody depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Carnation
22%
vs
18%
Lemon
21%
vs
26%
Bergamot
21%
vs
30%
Clary Sage
20%
vs
19%
Mandarin
16%
vs
23%
Sandalwood
31%
Amber
31%
Pink Pepper
27%
Ambrette
27%
Cedar
23%
Oud
23%
Patchouli
19%
Lemon
21%
vs
26%
Bergamot
21%
vs
30%
Clary Sage
20%
vs
19%
Mandarin
16%
vs
23%
Juniper
21%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.
Occasions
Its balanced projection and complex profile make it suitable for a variety of settings, with many reviewers noting its elegance for formal occasions. While not overtly casual, its versatility means it can be appreciated in relaxed settings, though its richness might be too much for high heat or active wear.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.
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.
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Lemon, Mandarin, Carnation
Adds jasmine and juniper, drops amber and ambrette
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Noir Bar EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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