Noire Fiber

Noire Fiber opens on a dry crackle of saffron and nutmeg with a thread of frankincense, recalling the spicy-oriental signature of DKNY Black Cashmere. The heart turns peppery and floral, white pepper and clove framing carnation and rose, before settling into a base of warm woods, patchouli, amber and vanilla. The original wraps you in a smoky, sexy shroud of incense with heavy early sillage; this Perfume Parlour version captures the shape but renders it flatter and more two-dimensional, with the smoke softened and the drydown turning skin-close within a couple of hours rather than the original's long, brooding stay. It is at its best in cool weather and after dark, where the spice and amber feel cocooning. A faithful, affordable nod to a cult oriental, trading some depth and longevity for the price.