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Noora Onyx Eau de Parfum bottle Noora Onyx EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2018 Year 1978
£ Price Tier ££
Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme Eau de Parfum bottle Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Noora Onyx EDP
This one's a divisive Drakkar Noir clone, with some smelling 'bug spray and rubber' and others loving its unique, gender-bending fougère character. It's potent, so expect to be noticed - for better or worse.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme EDP
This 70s powerhouse is a divisive beast: one part luxurious soap, one part gothic rose-leather beast, it's either a classic masterpiece or a headache-inducing anachronism. Love it or hate it, it certainly knows how to make a statement.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Noora Onyx EDP
Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme EDP

Notes

Accords

Noora Onyx Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme
100%
Aromatic
100%
86%
Woody
96%
78%
Fresh Spicy
76%
48%
Warm Spicy
78%
47%
Earthy
71%
46%
Leather
66%
Rose
66%
Mossy
62%
Floral
62%
50%
Herbal
60%
55%
Citrus
50%
Lavender
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
86%
96%
Fresh Spicy shared
78%
76%
Warm Spicy shared
48%
78%
Earthy shared
47%
71%
Leather shared
46%
66%
66%
62%
62%
Herbal shared
50%
60%
55%
50%

Performance

Noora Onyx Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Noora Onyx

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, long-lasting nature and strong projection make it less suitable for office environments where subtlety is key. It shines on dates and casual outings due to its intriguing, unique character, but might be too intense for some formal settings or physical activity.

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and longevity make it unsuitable for the office, where it could overwhelm. The rich, dark character of leather and rose, coupled with strong performance, renders it ideal for formal events and romantic winter evenings, but far too heavy for casual or sport wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Noora Onyx EDP
Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme EDP
20.00ml
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