Is Perfume Parlour Black Desert a dupe of Tom Ford Sahara Noir?

Sahara Noir EDP

Tom Ford by Rodrigo Flores-Roux Original Acquired

Black Desert EDP

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Sahara Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Sahara Noir EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2013 Year -
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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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 - Black Desert EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Tom Ford - Sahara Noir. Built around Bitter Orange, Cinnamon, Balsam, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Tom Ford - Sahara Noir.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Sahara Noir EDP A Black Desert 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
Sahara Noir EDP
Black Desert EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Amber 33% vs 21%
Benzoin 31% vs 20%
Labdanum 28% vs 13%
Incense 25% vs 14%
Bitter Orange 22% vs 23%
Cinnamon 15% vs 21%
Rose 13% vs 15%
Jasmine 12% vs 19%
Only in Sahara Noir
R Resins 35% Cypress 27% Calamus 22% Beeswax 18% Papyrus 15%
Only in Black Desert
Balsam 20% Cedar 19% Vanilla 11%
Only in Sahara Noir
Labdanum 29% Cypress 27% Bitter Orange 23% Calamus 22%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 15% vs 21%
Rose 13% vs 15%
Jasmine 12% vs 19%
Only in Sahara Noir
Incense 26% Beeswax 18% Papyrus 15%
Only in Black Desert
Bitter Orange 24% Balsam 20%
Shared Notes
Amber 33% vs 21%
Benzoin 31% vs 20%
Only in Sahara Noir
R Resins 35%
Only in Black Desert
Cedar 19% Incense 14% Labdanum 13% Vanilla 11%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Black Desert
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

Black Desert

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The amber character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its amber, citrus signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

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
88%
Key Similarities

Shares 8 of its 11 notes, including Rose, Incense, Jasmine

Key Differences

Adds balsam and cedar, drops beeswax and calamus

Where to buy

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