Zaharoff 2020 EDP

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Signature Noir

by Claude Dir

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Zaharoff Signature Noir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Claude Dir. Signature Noir opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Pink Pepper, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Canadian Fir Balsam, Anise, Virginia Cedarwood, and Cypress, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Oud, Tonka Bean, and Myrrh. Zaharoff's Signature Noir carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive gentleman, a true 'noir' take on a classic profile. It's a clean, woody, modern fougere that some find subtle and others rave about for its sophisticated depth. Don't expect a beast, but do expect refinement.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Elegant
  • Warm
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Signature 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:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and sophisticated, clean aroma make it suitable for the office and more formal settings. The warm, woody depth and resinous base also make it an excellent choice for dates, while its versatility allows for elevated casual wear.

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
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood

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

Opens with a lively burst of bergamot and mandarin, sharpened by pink pepper and a hint of fresh basil. This bright start quickly gives way to an aromatic heart of Canadian fir balsam and earthy cypress, underscored by a surprising touch of anise and ginger that adds a contemporary twist. The dry down is where it gets interesting, with creamy sandalwood and deep oud blending seamlessly with the warm, resinous embrace of myrrh and frankincense, leaving a smooth, sophisticated trail.

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