Is SMEL. Noir de Noir a dupe of Tom Ford Noir de Noir?
Noir de Noir EDP
Tom Ford by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud, Harry Frémont, Olivier Cresp Original Acquired
Noir de Noir EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2007 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Noir de Noir EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Noir de Noir
- Noir de Noir
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Which Should You Buy?
A dark, velvety rose and truffle chypre that oozes decadent sensuality and gothic power. Not for the timid, this is a private blend for those who want their presence to linger and allure.
Copycat's Noir de Noir borrows Tom Ford's dark-rose-and-truffle skeleton but sweetens the vanilla base and softens the earthy black truffle accord, trading the original's brooding, wine-dark depth for a simpler, more conventionally sweet gourmand-oud read.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The dark rose, patchouli, oud and truffle create a deep, enveloping warmth that excels in the chill of fall and winter. Its richness and spicy undertones are less suited for high heat but can work in spring evenings.
Occasions
Its intense, opulent character and moderate boldness make it a standout for formal events and romantic evenings. Less suited to office or sporty settings due to its depth and sensual projection.
Seasons
A dark, sweet rose-oud composition with warm resinous depth suits cold-weather and evening wear.
Occasions
The sultry, sweet character works best for dates and formal settings rather than casual daytime wear.
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.
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Vanilla, Patchouli, Saffron
Adds oakmoss and oud, drops floral notes
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