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Noir by Tom Ford

Tom Ford· 2012· Eau de Parfum

Noir

7.6767Typically ~$150

Opens on violet, settles into an indonesian patchouli-spicy base. Suits dates in fall.

SpicyOrientalWoodyPowderySweet

Perfumer: Olivier Gillotin

Scent profile

Top notes

Violet Pink pepper Vervain Caraway Italian bergamot

Heart notes

Bulgarian rose Iris Black pepper Orpur®

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A fall and winter fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

93%

Spring

69%

Summer

50%

Fall

100%

Day

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Night

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Where

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Date

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Club

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Formal

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Sport

34%