Serge Noire
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2008 | Year | 2012 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Ivory Route
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.
Ivory Route is a complex, enigmatic Xerjoff that some reviewers adore for its smooth blend of spices, woods, and unexpected sweetness, while others find it too masculine, medicinal, or simply not their cup of tea. Definitely sample before you buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 0% | 0% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 10% |
| Sweet | 15% | 20% |
| Warm | 50% | 42% |
| Woody | 30% | 31% |
| Earthy | 22% | 19% |
| Animalic | 3% | 0% |
| Fresh | 0% | 3% |
Mood
Notes
Heart 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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its strong projection and warm, spicy character make it less suitable for a typical office environment. However, its complex blend and elegant dry-down are perfect for dates, evening events, and formal occasions, particularly in cooler weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Balsamic accords and Patchouli, Spicy notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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