Serge Noire
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2008 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Platinum
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Serge Noire is a love-it-or-hate-it scent. Expect a challenging opening that veers into body odour territory for some, but if you can push through, it transforms into an incredibly deep, sexy, and artistic blend of dark spices and woods. Definitely not a blind buy.
Seriously divisive. Some laud it as a beast, others as watered-down rubbish, making it a complete gamble. If you get a good batch, it's a modern, versatile amber-woody stunner. If not, you're out of luck.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 0% | 0% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 15% | 15% |
| Warm | 50% | 42% |
| Woody | 30% | 31% |
| Earthy | 22% | 26% |
| Animalic | 3% | 5% |
| Fresh | 0% | 3% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent, polarising opening and strong sillage make it unsuitable for office wear, but its intriguing, confident dry-down is perfect for dates and evening events. The intensity could overwhelm in casual settings, and it's far too heavy for sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and warm, woody accords make it a versatile choice for many settings, leaning slightly more towards evening or social wear. It can work in an office if applied lightly, but it's not a freshie for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Spicy, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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