Louis Cardin 2020 Edp

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D'Noire

Louis Cardin D'Noire is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. D'Noire opens with Pink Pepper, Apple, Green, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Freesia, Lily Of The Valley, and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar, and Tonka Bean. Louis Cardin's D'Noire carries an Acquired verdict, a aromatic-led wear.

Skip it. Despite attempting to clone a popular scent profile, this falls flat on execution, offering a weak, synthetic, and forgettable experience. Save your money for the real deal or a better alternative.
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  • Bold
  • Fresh
  • Confident
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
D'Noire Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12%
Floral 19%
Fruity 11%
Green 7%
Sweet 23%
Warm 19%
Woody 12%
Earthy 5%
Animalic 9%
Fresh 19%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Fruity
100%
Citrus
91%
Sweet
78%
Fresh Spicy
69%
Aromatic
53%

Notes

Top Notes

Pineapple 10% Plum 10% Pink Pepper 9% Bergamot 9% Mandarin 9% Apple 8% Pepper 8% Mint 8% Cardamom 8% Grapefruit 8% Lime 8% Green 5%

Heart Notes

Jasmine 19% Orchid 19% Cumin 19% Ginger 19% Freesia 12% Lily Of The Valley 12%

Base Notes

Cedar 24% Musk 21% Tonka Bean 21% Vanilla 21% Sandalwood 14%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Casual Sport

Its weak projection and short longevity make it largely unsuitable for occasions requiring a statement scent. It might pass for a very casual, understated office wear, but generally it's too insipid to make an impact anywhere.

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D'Noire opens with a lively, if somewhat muddled, burst of fruity and citrus notes, with pineapple, apple, and mandarin jostling for attention alongside a touch of spicy pink pepper. The heart attempts to introduce a floral element with jasmine and freesia, but it's quickly overshadowed by a peculiar, bitter undertone. A subtle musky and vanilla dry down struggles to emerge, leaving behind a faint, uninspired impression.

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