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Noir

2012Men

amber up front, then powdery, settling into fresh spicy.

Noir by Tom Ford is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Noir was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Gillotin. Top notes are Violet, Pink Pepper, Caraway, Bergamot and Verbena; middle notes are Tuscan Iris, Bulgarian Rose, Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Geranium and Clary Sage; base notes…

amber powdery fresh spicy woody

Nose: Olivier Gillotin

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Violet, Pink Pepper, Caraway, Bergamot, Verbena
Heart· 2–4h
Tuscan Iris, Bulgarian Rose, Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Geranium, Clary Sage
Drydown· 6h+
Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Amber, Vanilla, Leather, Civet, Opoponax, Benzoin, Vetiver, Styrax

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

84%

72%

68%

57%

57%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachClose

Winter41%Fall39%Spring15%Summer5%Night71%Day29%Wears male39%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Noir smell like?

amber up front, then powdery, settling into fresh spicy. Dominant accords: amber, powdery, fresh spicy.

What notes are in Noir?

Top: Violet, Pink Pepper, Caraway, Bergamot, Verbena. Heart: Tuscan Iris, Bulgarian Rose, Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Geranium, Clary Sage. Base: Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Amber, Vanilla, Leather, Civet, Opoponax, Benzoin, Vetiver, Styrax.

How long does Noir last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Noir loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Noir best for?

Winter is the top pick (41%). Fall is second at 39%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Noir?

Night wear leads at 71%. Day is a secondary pick at 29%.

Is Noir for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 39% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Noir?

Composed by Olivier Gillotin. Released in 2012.