Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Citrus
100%
Warm Spicy
99%
Fresh Spicy
83%
Woody
59%
Aromatic
56%
Fresh
51%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Citrus, Warm Spicy, and Fresh Spicy) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Citrus, Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, and Woody among the strongest accord tags here, brighter, lighter families in this mix often fade sooner; reapply or keep a travel size if you want all-day presence.
Projection
With Citrus, Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, and Woody among the strongest accord tags here, lighter profiles usually hug the skin; you can layer sprays to push without filling a whole room.
Overview
Cologne NoirebyVan Cleef & Arpelsis a fragrance for women and men.Cologne Noirewas launched in 2009. The nose behind this fragrance is Mark Buxton.Van Cleef & Arpels is launching a luxurious line which includes 6 fragrances in September 2009, created in cooperation with various perfumers. Their flacons are identical, massive and made of glass, decorated with simple black tops, while their compositions are very special and of high quality because of expensive raw materials used in creation of the fragrances.Collection Extraordinaireincludes:Gardenia Petale, nose: Nathalie Feisthauer,Orchidee Vanille, nose: Randa Hammami,Lys Carmin, nose: Nathalie Cetto,Muguet Blanc, nose: Antoine Maisondieu,Bois d'Iris, nose: Emilie Coppermann,Cologne Noire, nose: Mark Buxton.The fragrances will be available in amount of 75 ml (1.5 oz) EDP, for about 130 Euro. They will be sold in boutiques of Van Cleef & Arpels and in selective stores. Inspired by Haute Couture fashion line, Haute Couture perfume collection is made as a very luxurious and authentic one.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Cologne Noire office-safe?
- Fresher, lighter profiles often feel easy in conservative offices at one spray.
- 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.