Pascal Morabito 1980 EDP

F £ Acquired

Or Noir

by Sébastien Martin

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Pascal Morabito Or Noir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1980, created by Sébastien Martin. Or Noir opens with Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Aldehydes, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Iris, Lily of the Valley, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Ylang-Ylang. Pascal Morabito's Or Noir carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This 80s powerhouse chypre is a wild ride of aldehydes and oakmoss. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, drawing comparisons to vintage Chanel No. 5, but with a unique, intense character some find simply too much.
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  • Classic
  • Edgy
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Or Noir Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its long-lasting nature and strong sillage, coupled with its intense, 'motor oil' opening for some, make it less suitable for casual or office wear. However, its bold and sophisticated character makes it a standout choice for formal events and an intriguing, memorable option for dates, particularly in cooler weather.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Narcissus Poeticus Extract from Narcissus
  • Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil from Grasse Rose Absolute
  • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil from Grasse Rose Absolute
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opening with a bright, almost fizzy burst of aldehydes and zesty bergamot, Or Noir quickly introduces a verdant heart. A rich bouquet of jasmine, iris, and narcissus unfurls, tempered by a subtly spicy clove. As it dries down, a deep, earthy foundation of oakmoss and patchouli emerges, woven with creamy ylang-ylang and a soft whisper of vanilla and musk, creating a sophisticated yet unapologetically bold scent.

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