93%
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Noir Eau de Toilette bottle Noir
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2013 Year 2019
££ Price Tier £
Modest Une Eau de Parfum bottle Modest Une

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Noir
Tom Ford Noir EDT is a divisive beast. Some adore its classic, sophisticated charm, comparing it to storied fragrances, while others dismiss it as generic or overly dated. If you're after a refined take on a vintage vibe, this might be for you, but be prepared for strong opinions from those around you.
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Our Verdict - Modest Une
This one's a proper troublemaker. Afnan's Modest Une is either a beast-mode, spot-on Sauvage dupe that lasts forever, or a barely-there skin scent that smells of dodgy cardboard. You'll either love it or furiously return it.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 19% 12%
Floral 2% 4%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 11% 11%
Sweet 11% 9%
Warm 18% 19%
Woody 16% 21%
Earthy 9% 11%
Animalic 16% 11%
Fresh 25% 27%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Noir EdT
Modest Une EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mint 31% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Amber 40% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Musk 55% vs 36%
Only in Noir
Woody 44%
Only in Modest Une
Vetiver 33% Cedar 31%

Accords

Noir Modest Une
100%
Warm Spicy
46%
46%
Fresh Spicy
100%
77%
Musky
46%
75%
Citrus
73%
51%
Aromatic
70%
69%
Green
47%
68%
Amber
50%
Lavender
58%
56%
Woody
55%
47%
Fresh
51%
47%
Powdery
Warm Spicy shared
100%
46%
Fresh Spicy shared
46%
100%
Musky shared
77%
46%
Citrus shared
75%
73%
Aromatic shared
51%
70%
Green shared
69%
47%
Amber shared
68%
50%
58%
Woody shared
56%
55%
Fresh shared
47%
51%
47%

Performance

Noir Modest Une
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and classic, polished character make it suitable for office and formal wear without being overpowering. The warm spice and musky drydown lend themselves well to date nights, while the fresh opening offers versatility for casual wear, especially in warmer weather according to some reviews.

Modest Une

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, spicy accords and common association with a popular 'blue' fragrance make it perfect for casual wear and dates. While many report strong performance, some find it too potent for the office or formal events, causing headaches or being 'choking' if oversprayed.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
89%
Accord
83%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Musky, Citrus accords and Mint, Citrus notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Noir
Modest Une
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