Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Amber
100%
Powdery
89%
Fresh Spicy
82%
Woody
78%
Patchouli
70%
Violet
70%
Earthy
66%
Warm Spicy
66%
Aromatic
63%
Iris
63%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Amber, Powdery, and Fresh Spicy) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Amber, Powdery, Fresh Spicy, and Woody 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 Amber, Powdery, Fresh Spicy, and Woody 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
NoirbyTom Fordis a Amber Woody fragrance for men.Noirwas 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 are Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Amber, Vanilla, Civet, Leather, Opoponax, Benzoin, Vetiver and Styrax.After his latest Violet Blonde, Tom Ford offers a masculine counterpart; mysterious, spicy, full-bodied and at the same time elegant. "Enigmatic, complex and surprising," this is Ford's most satisfying foray into perfume so far, as he reveals himself.Top notes:
Italian bergamot, verbena, caraway,
baie rose (pink pepper), violet flower.Heart notes:
black pepper, nutmeg, Tuscan Iris resin,
Egyptian Geranium, Bulgarian Rose, Clary Sage.Base notes:
Opoponax, amber, Indonesian patchouli, vetiver, civet, vanilla.Available as EDP.
Italian bergamot, verbena, caraway,
baie rose (pink pepper), violet flower.Heart notes:
black pepper, nutmeg, Tuscan Iris resin,
Egyptian Geranium, Bulgarian Rose, Clary Sage.Base notes:
Opoponax, amber, Indonesian patchouli, vetiver, civet, vanilla.Available as EDP.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is 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.