Estee-Lauder

Sensuous Noir

for women

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Sensuous Noir

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

Woody 100%
Warm Spicy 84%
Amber 81%
Patchouli 59%
Vanilla 58%
Aromatic 54%
Balsamic 52%
Fresh Spicy 50%
Honey 49%
White Floral 47%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Woody, Warm Spicy, and Amber) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With Woody, Warm Spicy, Amber, and Patchouli among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.

Projection

With Woody, Warm Spicy, Amber, and Patchouli among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.

Overview

Sensuous NoirbyEstée Lauderis a Amber Woody fragrance for women.Sensuous Noirwas launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Annie Buzantian. Top notes are Spices, Pepper, Rose and Jasmine; middle notes are Pine, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Lily; base notes are Amber, Benzoin, Vanille and Honey.More voluptuous, more intense, more sensual than the original version of Sensuous, a new fragrance by Estee Lauder - Sensuous Noir includes characteristic wooden tones, floral notes of roses and jasmine and subtle aromas of benzoin, honey, vanilla and amber that carry the entire composition.Sensuous Noir has a stronger, more intoxicating and more seductive scent than the prior fragrance. The top notes include a floral blend of purple rose, jasmine, rose oil, black pepper and spices. The heart focuses on the warm wooden notes, typical for this scent, with the use of the innovative Nature Print technology.The smell of dissolved wood generated by pine tree and guaiac wood merging "was captured" exactly by this technology and used as a seductive note that was first used as a sensory note and complemented by innovative Noir cream, lily flowers and patchouli notes. The base notes include benzoin, amber and soft vanilla with amber aroma.The fragrance is available in a distinctive bottle of thick glass in enchanting purple colour and decorated with luxurious red gold stopper. The face of the advertising campaign for Sensuous Noir is the model Carolyn Murphy. The scent will be available in amount of 30 and 50 ml EDP in September 2010.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is Sensuous Noir office-safe?
With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
Best season
Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
Where to try it
Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.