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Tom Ford Noir
Tom Ford

Noir

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Rose
Iris
Green
Aromatic
EDP · 2012 · mens

Tom Ford's Noir, launched in 2012, belongs to the brand's Private Blend collection, which focuses on sophisticated, statement-making fragrances designed for discerning wearers seeking something beyond mainstream offerings.

Noir opens with bright citrus and spice, led by bergamot and pink pepper, before settling into a complex floral heart of Bulgarian rose, geranium, and clary sage, warmed by nutmeg and black pepper. The base is where the fragrance's true character emerges, layering leather, amber, vanilla, and Indonesian patchouli into a rich, sensual foundation that lingers for hours. The overall composition is an oriental fragrance that leans masculine without being aggressive, balancing florals and spice with leather and woody notes for a rounded, sophisticated profile.

Noir suits someone looking for depth and complexity rather than immediate impact. It works well in cooler months or evening wear, where its warmth and projection can fully develop. Best suited for those drawn to The Sensualist, The Seducer, and The Hedonist archetypes, this is a fragrance for wearers who appreciate nuance and aren't afraid of animalic notes like civet and leather.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
19%
Fresh
39%
Floral
100%
Rose
27%
Iris
27%
Green
27%
Aromatic
54%
Woody
77%
Vetiver
25%
Patchouli
70%
Earthy
50%
Musky
25%
Powdery
46%
Amber
100%
Warm Spicy
90%
Spicy
73%
Balsamic
75%
Vanilla
50%
Sweet
75%
Gourmand
25%
Leather
80%
Animalic
50%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Caraway
Caraway
Warm, herbal, and distinctly spiced with a slightly anise-like quality, caraway seed adds an unmistakably European spice character to fragrances. It reads as more complex and earthy than fennel or anise, with a dry, almost rye-bread quality. Used in chypres and classic fougeres to add an old-world aromatic character.
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Fruity, slightly rosy, and gently spiced, pink pepper is softer and more aromatic than black pepper. It occupies a unique space between citrus, floral, and spice families, which makes it exceptionally versatile. You'll find it in contemporary fresh fragrances where it adds lift and personality without aggression.
Verbena
Verbena
Green, lemony, and slightly herbal, verbena (lemon verbena) is one of perfumery's most refreshing notes. It has a sharp, clean quality that cuts through heat and heaviness, making it a summer staple. Verbena fragrances feel simultaneously simple and sophisticated.
Violet
Violet
Sweet, powdery, and faintly green, violet sits between floral and earthy in a way that feels distinctly old-world glamorous. The leaf and the flower smell quite different: the flower is sugary and delicate, while violet leaf is fresh and slightly vegetal. Together they create a note that feels both nostalgic and current.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Sharp, dry, and immediately present, black pepper in perfumery is spice without sweetness, heat without heaviness. It adds edge to citrus openings and warmth to woody bases, creating contrast that keeps a fragrance interesting. One of the most versatile spice notes, comfortable in everything from fresh colognes to deep orientals.
Bulgarian Rose
Bulgarian Rose
The most prized rose in perfumery, grown in the Valley of Roses in Kazanlak, Bulgaria. Rosa damascena cultivated here produces an oil of extraordinary depth: honeyed, velvety, with faint hints of tea, honey, and spice. The standard against which all other rose materials are measured.
Clary Sage
Clary Sage
Dry, slightly fruity, and intensely herbal, clary sage has a warm, tea-like quality with faintly floral and nutty facets. It's the more sophisticated sibling of regular sage, used in Eau Sauvage and countless classic masculines for its clean, Mediterranean character. Simultaneously natural and refined.
Geranium
Geranium
Green, rosy, and slightly minty, geranium is one of perfumery's most useful ingredients, sitting at the intersection of floral, herbal, and green families. Rose geranium adds a natural, slightly ragged freshness to rose accords that synthetic rose can't match. It grounds floral compositions in something earthy and real.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Warm, woody, and softly spiced with a slight sweetness that makes it gentler than clove or pepper. Nutmeg adds a quiet, autumnal warmth to fragrances without sharpness. It blends seamlessly into woody and oriental bases, acting more as a supporting character than a lead note.
Tuscan Iris
Tuscan Iris
Base · 3–12 hrs
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Benzoin
Benzoin
Sweet, warm, and balsamic, benzoin resin smells like vanilla mixed with incense, with a powdery, slightly medicinal edge. It adds a comforting warmth and fixative quality to oriental fragrances, and blends beautifully with spices. Often used to smooth and round off sharp edges in complex base notes.
Civet
Civet
An animalic note with a raw, musky, slightly fecal quality that might sound unappealing but adds extraordinary depth and sensuality in small amounts. Natural civet is no longer used (it was obtained unethically); modern substitutes are kinder but similarly provocative. A hallmark of classic Chanel and Guerlain fragrances.
Indonesian Patchouli Leaf
Indonesian Patchouli Leaf
The finest patchouli comes from Indonesia, particularly Sumatra and Java. Indonesian patchouli leaf captures the fresh, slightly medicinal, and herbal character of the plant before aging develops the characteristic dark earthiness. Used as a fresher, greener alternative to traditional aged patchouli oil.
Leather
Leather
One of perfumery's most complex accords, smoky, animalic, and slightly woody, evoking tanned hide, polished saddles, or fine gloves depending on the recipe. Leather adds sophistication and edge simultaneously, and is deeply associated with masculinity in Western perfumery (though the best leather fragrances transcend gender entirely).
Opoponax
Opoponax
The 'sweet myrrh' of ancient perfumery, opoponax has a warm, balsamic, slightly vanilla-like quality that is softer and more approachable than regular myrrh. It has a honeyed sweetness with a faint herbal edge, creating a rich, complex base note. A pillar of classic oriental perfumery, it adds warmth and tenacity.
Styrax
Styrax
A complex resin with both balsamic-sweet and slightly rubbery, leathery facets, styrax adds a dense, heavy warmth to oriental fragrances. It has an almost tar-like quality that, in context, creates depth and presence. One of the oldest perfumery ingredients, it anchors many classic oriental bases.
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
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The SensualistBest match83% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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The Seducer83% match
A warmth others feel before they understand it.

Rich, dark, sweet, and challenging. Opulent orientals, vanillic oud, seductive amber.

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The Hedonist82% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

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Scent Profile
Citrus19%Fresh39%Floral100%Rose27%Iris27%
Fragrance Family
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Tom Ford Noir— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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$137.40 at FragFlex. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
Is $137.40 a good price for Noir? +
Yes. The current best price is $137.40 and MSRP is $158.00. At $137.40 you save 13% vs retail.
What does Tom Ford Noir smell like? +
Tom Ford's Noir, launched in 2012, belongs to the brand's Private Blend collection, which focuses on sophisticated, statement-making fragrances designed for discerning wearers seeking something beyond mainstream offerings. Noir opens with bright citrus and spice, led by bergamot and pink pepper, before settling into a complex floral heart of Bulgarian rose, geranium, and clary sage, warmed by nutmeg and black pepper. The base is where the fragrance's true character emerges, layering leather, amber, vanilla, and Indonesian patchouli into a rich, sensual foundation that lingers for hours. The overall composition is an oriental fragrance that leans masculine without being aggressive, balancing florals and spice with leather and woody notes for a rounded, sophisticated profile. Noir suits someone looking for depth and complexity rather than immediate impact. It works well in cooler months or evening wear, where its warmth and projection can fully develop. Best suited for those drawn to The Sensualist, The Seducer, and The Hedonist archetypes, this is a fragrance for wearers who appreciate nuance and aren't afraid of animalic notes like civet and leather.
What are the notes in Tom Ford Noir? +
Top: Bergamot, Caraway, Pink Pepper, Verbena, Violet. Heart: Black Pepper, Bulgarian Rose, Clary Sage, Geranium, Nutmeg, Tuscan Iris. Base: Amber, Benzoin, Civet, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Leather, Opoponax, Styrax, Vanilla, Vetiver.
What fragrance family is Noir? +
Tom Ford Noir belongs to the Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
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More affordable fragrances inspired by Noir: Dossier Spicy Vanilla.
What other fragrances smell like Tom Ford Noir? +
Based on shared notes, elizabeth-taylor Passion for Men for men (Amber, Benzoin, Geranium, Nutmeg), Davidoff Relax for men (Amber, Benzoin, Geranium, Bergamot), Bois 1920 Vetiver Ambrato (Amber, Benzoin, Geranium, Bergamot), L'Artisan Parfumeur Mon Numero 10 unisex (Benzoin, Leather, Geranium, Bergamot), Bvlgari Pour Femme for women (Amber, Benzoin, Bulgarian Rose, Bergamot) may smell similar to Noir.
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