Sahara Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Sahara Noir
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2013 Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££
Essencial Único Eau de Parfum bottle Essencial Único

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sahara Noir Eau de Parfum
Tom Ford's Sahara Noir is an incense masterpiece, sadly discontinued. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent with a loyal following, celebrated for its rich, dry, and mystical Arabian vibe. Prepare for a spiritual journey.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Essencial Único Eau de Parfum
This isn't a scent that screams for attention, but it's an understated charmer. It's a surprisingly versatile woody-amber offering from the Brazilian house Natura, best reserved for cooler nights.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 5%
Floral 9% 7%
Fruity 1% 2%
Green 6% 3%
Sweet 24% 21%
Warm 29% 31%
Woody 19% 21%
Earthy 15% 14%
Animalic 10% 8%
Fresh 6% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sahara Noir EdP
Essencial Único EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Amber 33% vs 16%
Benzoin 31% vs 12%
Only in Sahara Noir Eau de Parfum
Resin 35%

Accords

Sahara Noir Eau de Parfum Essencial Único Eau de Parfum
100%
Amber
100%
61%
Woody
82%
52%
Warm Spicy
76%
54%
Balsamic
71%
Vanilla
56%
Sweet
52%
52%
Smoky
Aromatic
51%
Powdery
45%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
61%
82%
Warm Spicy shared
52%
76%
Balsamic shared
54%
71%
56%
52%
52%
51%
45%

Performance

Sahara Noir Eau de Parfum Essencial Único Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sahara Noir Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Sahara Noir's intense, long-lasting incense and strong sillage make it unsuitable for office or casual wear. Its regal and mysterious character is best reserved for formal events or intimate date nights, where its full depth can be appreciated.

Essencial Único Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While some find it versatile, its warmth and moderate projection make it better suited for cooler evenings and intimate, dressed-up occasions. It's too heavy for sports and might be a touch too elegant for a casual daytime spritz, especially in warmer climates.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
83%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Labdanum, Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sahara Noir Eau de Parfum
Essencial Único Eau de Parfum
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