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Japon Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Japon Noir EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2007 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Jakarta Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Jakarta Wood EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Japon Noir EDP
A legendary, if divisive, Tom Ford creation that’s gone down in the annals of fragrance history. Expect a dark, leathery, woody scent with immense power, but prepare for some serious hunting to get your hands on it. Those who love it, really love it; others find it a bit dated.
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Our Verdict - Jakarta Wood EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Indonesian Oud - a oud fragrance led by Oud, with woody depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Japon Noir EDP
Jakarta Wood EDP

Notes

Only in Jakarta Wood
Oud 100%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 50% vs 46%
Patchouli 50% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Amber 25% vs 46%
Only in Jakarta Wood
Rose 53%

Accords

Japon Noir Jakarta Wood
100%
Woody
78%
99%
Leather
90%
Amber
42%
Oud
90%
88%
Patchouli
80%
Earthy
78%
Animalic
74%
Aromatic
73%
Citrus
66%
Floral
54%
Woody shared
100%
78%
99%
Amber shared
90%
42%
Oud
90%
88%
80%
78%
74%
Citrus shared
73%
66%
54%

Performance

Japon Noir Jakarta Wood
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Japon Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and dark, powerful character, Japon Noir isn't one for the office or a casual daytime affair. It's a statement scent, perfectly suited for evening dates and formal events where its commanding presence can truly shine.

Jakarta Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the oud signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, amber, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Japon Noir EDP
Jakarta Wood EDP
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