House of EM5 2024

Noir

OrientalIndianUnisexEau de Parfum

Opens warm and resinous with Bergamot, Violet, Black Pepper, and Caraway settling into a spiced, ambered heart of Iris, Bulgarian Rose, Clary Sage, and Nutmeg over a deep, enveloping base of Amber, Musk, Vanilla, and Vetiver.

The bloodline

NoirTOM FORDStrong

This bottle carries the Noir DNA. Shares 10 notes with the original.

bergamotcarawayvioletblack peppernutmegrose+4 more

Climate fit

Year-round Versatile across most weather, a safe everyday choice.

Should you buy it?

Close to the original, test before buying both

Shares most of its notes with Noir by TOM FORD. If you already own it, this may feel redundant.

Wear in
fall
winter
Wear for
evening
formal
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Noir bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WarmAromaticFloralGreenSpicyEarthyPowderyAnimalic

Longevity

7h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

2024

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
Iris
Iris
Bulgarian Rose
Bulgarian Rose
Clary Sage
Clary Sage
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Noir is widely considered inspired by Tom Ford Noir, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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