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%
Woody
61%
Balsamic
54%
Warm Spicy
52%
Smoky
52%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Amber, Woody, and Balsamic) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Amber, Woody, Balsamic, and Warm Spicy 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, Woody, Balsamic, and Warm Spicy 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
Sahara NoirbyTom Fordis a Amber Floral fragrance for women.Sahara Noirwas launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Top notes are Labdanum, Cypress, Bitter Orange and Calamus; middle notes are Incense, Beeswax, Cinnamon, Papyrus, Moroccan Rose and Egyptian Jasmine; base notes are Egyptian balsam, Amber, Labdanum, Benzoin, Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and Vanilla.A new fragrance that is part of Tom Ford's signature collection (which includes Black Orchid, Violet Blonde, White Patchouli, etc.) has gone on sale in May 2013. Tom Ford Sahara Noir is an Ode to incense and is inspired by the traditions of the Middle East. Tom Ford said: "Middle Eastern culture has an extraordinary appreciation for the luxurious, emotional and memorable qualities of fragrance; perfume is worn there in a way that feels very familiar to me. Sahara Noir is my interpretation of this heritage. It is a deep and substantial perfume that caresses the senses." Sahara Noir is inspired by the mystery, beauty and luxury of the Middle East. Tom Ford decided to focus on incense, a highly valued ingredient which symbolizes respect and devotion and has been used in religious ceremonies for centuries. The balsamic and resinous shades of incense remind us of distant lands and stimulate the senses like a breath of desert wind. Sahara Noir is an oriental-woody scent based on incense. Bitter orange, Levantine cypress (known as one of the plants growing in the gardens of the 1001 Arabian Nights) and cistus essence Orpur® (Orpur® are high-quality natural ingredients of extraordinary purity, developed by Givaudan) open the composition. The heart blends frankincence essence Orpur®, cinnamon, cool papyrus extract, rose absolute from Morocco and Egyptian jasmin with honeyed and animalic shades of beeswax from Burma.The base centers around warm amber notes - made of labdanum absolute and ambreinol (an intense natural labdanum fraction), cedar, frankincense resin, benzoin, vanilla, oud and balsams. Sahara Noir is available as 50 ml Eau de Parfum.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Sahara 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
- Deeper woods and resins often feel natural in cooler months; they can feel heavy in extreme heat.
- 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.