Tom Ford 2012 EDP

M ££ Acquired

Noir

by Olivier Gillotin

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Tom Ford Noir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Olivier Gillotin. Noir opens with Caraway, Bergamot, Violet, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Rose, Iris, Geranium, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Tom Ford's Noir carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Tom Ford Noir is a divisive, opinionated brew. Some find it a sultry, gothic masterpiece; others declare it a musty, 'old lady' horror. It's a scent for those who appreciate unapologetic depth, not mass appeal. You'll either adore its dark charm or run for the hills.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Bold
  • Warm
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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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent, complex blend of amber, spice, and animalic notes, alongside moderate to good longevity, makes it too heavy for the office or casual day wear. However, its sophisticated and rich profile is perfect for evening dates and formal events.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

It starts with a violet-dusted, spiced lemon burst that quickly gives way to a powdery heart of iris and rose, sharpened by pepper and clary sage. The dry down is a rich, complex tapestry of amber and vanilla, grounded by earthy patchouli, deep leather, and a hint of animalic civet. It's an oriental woody floral that's both elegant and intriguing.

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