Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Noir de Noir
Noir de Noir by Tom Ford (2007) is built around Saffron, Black Rose, Mandarin, Black Truffle. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« Black rose, truffle and oud: a dark velvet rose, earthy and chocolatey. »
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Dior · 2012
Oud Ispahan
Shared notes: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Oud, Saffron. What differs: Rose, Cedar, Labdanum. Same family (Oriental Floral).
- 2
Penhaligon's · 2015
Halfeti
Shared notes: Saffron, Oud, Sandalwood, Vanilla. What differs: Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cardamom.
- 3
Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2015
Oud Satin Mood
Shared notes: Oud, Vanilla, Sandalwood. What differs: Violet, Rose, Bergamot. Same family (Oriental Floral).
- 4
Lancôme · 2015
La Nuit Trésor
Shared notes: Mandarin, Black Rose, Vanilla, Patchouli. What differs: Pear, Bergamot, Strawberry. Positioned as Feminine.
- 5
Tom Ford · 2012
Café Rose
Shared notes: Saffron, Sandalwood, Patchouli. What differs: Pepper, Centifolia Rose, Rose. Same family (Oriental Floral).
- 6
Serge Lutens · 2019
La Couche du Diable
Shared notes: Mandarin, Saffron, Oud. What differs: Orange, Cinnamon, Rose.
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Mancera · 2019
Instant Crush
Shared notes: Saffron, Mandarin, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla. What differs: Ginger, Bergamot, Rose.
- 8
Givenchy · 2006
Ange ou Démon
Shared notes: Saffron, Mandarin, Vanilla. What differs: Thyme, Lily, Ylang-Ylang. Same family (Oriental Floral). Positioned as Feminine.
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Initio Parfums Privés · 2018
Oud for Greatness
Shared notes: Saffron, Oud, Patchouli. What differs: Nutmeg, Lavender, Musk.
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Guerlain · 2012
Rose Nacrée du Désert
Shared notes: Saffron, Patchouli, Oud. What differs: Rose, Cardamom, Turmeric.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Noir de Noir?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Oud Ispahan by Dior is the closest: it shares 4 notes with Noir de Noir, including Patchouli, Sandalwood, Oud.
What is an alternative to Noir de Noir from another house?
Oud Ispahan (Dior, 2012) picks up Patchouli, Sandalwood, Oud in a different interpretation.
Which other Tom Ford perfume is similar to Noir de Noir?
At Tom Ford, Café Rose (2012) is the closest, sharing Saffron, Sandalwood, Patchouli.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.