Fourreau Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Fourreau Noir
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2009 Year 2015
££££ Price Tier ££
Infusion d'Amande Eau de Parfum bottle Infusion d'Amande

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fourreau Noir Eau de Parfum
This Serge Lutens creation is a divisive one. You'll either find it a seductive, dark, and elegant lavender masterpiece or a surprisingly unoriginal 'dad's aftershave' that's overtly masculine. It's certainly a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with little middle ground.
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Our Verdict - Infusion d'Amande Eau de Parfum
A truly gorgeous, understated almond musk that's polarising - you'll either adore its clean, subtly sweet cosiness or find it too faint and a bit 'baby wipes'. Either way, it's a comforting scent for you, and only you.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 12% 10%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 7% 2%
Sweet 42% 55%
Warm 10% 19%
Woody 3% 3%
Earthy 5% 5%
Animalic 11% 12%
Fresh 15% 4%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Fourreau Noir EdP
Infusion d'Amande EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 29% vs 15%
Almond 24% vs 29%
Musk 15% vs 17%
Only in Fourreau Noir Eau de Parfum
Lavender 30%
Only in Infusion d'Amande Eau de Parfum
Heliotrope 22% Anise 15%

Accords

Fourreau Noir Eau de Parfum Infusion d'Amande Eau de Parfum
100%
Lavender
87%
Almond
100%
85%
Sweet
69%
79%
Aromatic
79%
Vanilla
74%
Powdery
74%
65%
Musky
66%
65%
Amber
64%
Nutty
61%
58%
Fruity
56%
Floral
56%
Anis
54%
100%
Almond shared
87%
100%
Sweet shared
85%
69%
79%
Vanilla shared
79%
74%
74%
Musky shared
65%
66%
65%
Nutty shared
64%
61%
Fruity shared
58%
56%
56%
54%

Performance

Fourreau Noir Eau de Parfum Infusion d'Amande Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Fourreau Noir Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate to strong projection and dark, sensual accords make it less suitable for office wear. However, its sophisticated and seductive nature, often described as 'dark and sexy,' clearly lends itself to romantic dates and formal evening events. For casual wear, it depends on whether you prefer to make a statement.

Infusion d'Amande Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and clean, soft character make it ideal for office wear and casual settings where you want to smell put-together without being intrusive. Conversely, its minimal projection makes it less suitable for formal events or sports, where a more impactful scent is often desired. Many reviewers highlight its suitability as a 'bedtime scent' or for 'cozy days in'.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
87%
Accord
63%
Key Similarities

Both share Almond, Vanilla, Sweet accords and Tonka Bean, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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