Is Perfume Parlour Black Coal a dupe of Tom Ford Noir Anthracite?

Noir Anthracite EDP

Tom Ford by Honorine Blanc Original Acquired

Black Coal EDP

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Noir Anthracite Eau de Parfum bottle Noir Anthracite EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2017 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Black Coal Eau de Parfum bottle Black Coal EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Noir Anthracite EDP
Tom Ford Noir Anthracite is a discontinued masterpiece that splits opinion: a love-it-or-hate-it scent for serious fragrance enthusiasts rather than casual wearers. Expect bold, unapologetic masculinity that screams 'old money' or 'action hero'.
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Our Verdict - Black Coal EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Noir Anthracite. Built around Bergamot, Ebony, Ginger, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Noir Anthracite.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Noir Anthracite EDP A Black Coal EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Noir Anthracite EDP
Black Coal EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Spicy Notes 43% vs 22%
Sichuan Pepper 42% vs 23%
Ginger 30% vs 26%
Bergamot 26% vs 100%
Ebony 18% vs 27%
Cedar 16% vs 54%
Sandalwood 13% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 26% vs 100%
Only in Noir Anthracite
Sichuan Pepper 43% Ginger 30%
Shared Notes
Spicy Notes 43% vs 22%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Noir Anthracite Black Coal
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Noir Anthracite

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its powerful projection and intense, non-mass-appealing character make it less suitable for the office or casual daywear. However, its sophisticated and bold profile, alongside mentions of 'winter galas' and 'special occasions', make it perfect for formal events and dates, especially in cooler weather.

Black Coal

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

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
80%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Ginger, Ebony

Key Differences

Without amberwood and birch

Where to buy

Noir Anthracite EDP
Black Coal EDP

Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.

Black Coal EDP

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Import charges may apply

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