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Score
81/100

Tom Ford

Noir EDP

2012

Tom Ford Noir with the volume turned up — darker, richer, worth the upgrade.

Tom Ford Noir EDP
amber
powdery
fresh spicy

The 2012 founding launch of Tom Ford's Noir Signature line — Olivier Gillotin's release, an amber-iris-leather composition that anchored the masculine Noir family. Pink pepper at the top, a Tuscan iris heart, settling on a leather-amber drydown. Wears strongest in fall and winter, evening.

The take

What works

  • Cardamom-rose-benzoin combo is rich, warm, and genuinely luxurious
  • Notable step up in complexity from the EDT
  • EDP concentration delivers the performance the EDT lacks

Trade-offs

  • Premium pricing competes with far more interesting Private Blend options
  • Falls between the EDT and TF Noir Pour Femme — not distinct enough

Notes

Top

VioletVioletPink PepperPink PepperCarawayCarawayBergamotBergamotVerbenaVerbena

Mid

Tuscan IrisTuscan IrisBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseBlack PepperBlack PepperNutmegNutmegGeraniumGeraniumClary SageClary Sage

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli LeafAmberAmberVanillaVanillaLeatherLeatherCivetCivetOpoponaxOpoponaxBenzoinBenzoinVetiverVetiverStyraxStyrax

Performance

Longevity
8–10 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring38%
Summer13%
Fall95%
Winter100%
Day40%
Night99%

Occasions

Date nightSpecial occasionCasual

Gender

Leans masculine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Different scent, similar vibe

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tom Ford Noir EDP smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Tom Ford Tom Ford Noir EDT (79%), Prada Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense (63%), Guerlain Habit Rouge Parfum (60%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Tom Ford Noir EDP last?

8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 80/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Tom Ford Noir EDP?

Strongest in winter and fall, evening-leaning. Suited to date night, special occasion, casual.

Is Tom Ford Noir EDP worth it?

At $150–$220, yes for this tier. Cardamom-rose-benzoin combo is rich, warm, and genuinely luxurious. Notable step up in complexity from the EDT.

Details

Perfumer
Olivier Gillotin