When cultivating a personal style, your scent is just as important as your clothes. In fact, they should complement each other, which is why many fashion brands also sell fragrances.
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Tom Ford, in particular, is known for a range of crisp, clean colognes that elevate your look. The Tom Ford Noir is one such cologne. This Tom Ford Noir cologne reviews everything from who makes it to why it’s the perfect autumnal scent.
Who Makes It?
Tom Ford Noir is a fragrance that comes directly from the creative mind of Tom Ford. Throughout his life, Ford was not only a creative director at Gucci and Saint Laurent, but also spent time working in television and architecture.
He brought this versatile and jack-of-all trades approach to the Tom Ford brand he launched in 2005, taking it from a seller of sunglasses and optical frames to the billion-dollar success it is today.
Gradually — over the course of a few years — the Tom Ford brand carved out a place in both men's and women’s fashion, as well as watches and a line of beauty products.
These beauty products are produced in collaboration with Estee Lauder and include Tom Ford’s unique line of fragrances, which are sold at retail stores worldwide.
The Tom Ford Noir launched in 2012. It came five years after the brand’s original fragrance, Tom Ford for Men, in 2007 and three years after its second fragrance, Gray Vetiver, in 2009, making it Tom Ford’s third signature scent for men.
Scent Notes
Your first sniff of a Tom Ford Noir sample will introduce you to a wide range of scent profiles. Our first impression included the following notes:
- Spice
- Floral
- Vanilla
- Citrus
- Amber
Our initial thoughts on the fragrance were that it was warm, floral, and earthy in a way that many modern clean colognes are not. But rather than overpower the cologne, turning it into a distinctly feminine fragrance, the floral notes add to its complexity and give a more sophisticated edge to the dark, masculine scent.
The top notes for the fragrance are vanilla, bergamot, and opoponax. The middle notes include verbena, pepper, rose, and iris. And the base of amber, coumarin, and civet round out the fragrance notes.
From the get-go, the fragrance’s floral notes and earthy musk are intensely captivating in a way reminiscent of the late 90s. While it’s definitely a modern scent, it carries a tinge of nostalgia that makes it classic yet experimental.
Here are some more essential things to consider about Tom Ford Noir men's fragrance:
PROS: Long lasting, distinct, clean, not overpowering
CONS: Middle notes fall short
- Sillage: Good
- Longevity: Very Good
- SSent Potency/Appropriate for: Office
- Price: $$$
Additionally, note that, at times, the fragrance does not appear on the brand's official website, and the Tom Ford Noir may appear discontinued.
This happens for a variety of reasons, including when the scent is out of stock, but at the time of this Tom Ford Noir Cologne review, it was listed as “available” but only in the “Eau de Parfum” concentration. It can also be found online on the websites of different resellers.
Who Would Like it?
The Tom Ford Noir is a distinctly masculine fragrance. However, some women might find that the floral notes and warm, spicy aftermath works well for them and the personal style they are trying to cultivate.
Still, the Tom Ford Noir is a fragrance that caterers to the male wearer. It is a sophisticated sense that works perfectly for those working white-collar jobs that require you to make an impression.
Where to Wear it?
This fragrance works best when used in distinctly professional or intimate settings.
Its subtler notes can get lost if there are too many things going on at the same time, so we wouldn’t recommend wearing it to exercise or walk around outside for extended periods.
Instead, make this a staple for both your days at the office and your nights out with friends and/or significant others.
When to Wear it?
The Tom Ford Noir is a warm, spicy fragrance, making it perfect for the winter months. While its earthy notes make it great for night-time application, there is no right or wrong time of day to use this fragrance as long as the situation calls for it.
Packaging and Presentation
Not only is the Tom Ford Noir extremely masculine in its scent, but it is also undeniably strong and simple in its packaging. It features bold letterings and clean lines.
The bottle is deep black while the lettering is gold, and the cap is a glossy, black sphere. Once again, it’s important to remember that it is only currently available in Tom Ford Noir Eau de Parfum, which is a size of 250.
Personal Impressions
The initial impressions we got from this scent were very floral, but it faded to a dark and earthy smell as it settled. It projects very well and to some, it could border on overwhelming.
The floral/vanilla mix you get when first spraying is light and breezy in its introduction. As it settles, the middle notes — the weakest part of this fragrance — become cloying and almost shampoo-like before settling into rich, captivating notes of coumarin, amber, and civet.
Performance
Our Tom Ford Noir cologne review discovered a lingering scent that is warm and spice-dominated.
While it is instantly recognizable, it is not overpowering, so it won’t dominate the room while you’re in it, or after you leave. The masculine scent is powerful and elegant in its presentation, making it the perfect option for intimate settings and when you want to make an impression.
Wrapping up
Overall, we believe that Tom Ford Noir will appeal to most people, but some might find its middle notes to be too overpowering for them. It is a warm, spicy scent with floral notes that give this masculine scent an air of elegance and sophistication.
If you’re looking for a fragrance that blends into the background or one that boldly announces your presence in the room, this isn’t the one for you.
However, if you want a fragrance strong enough to be instantly recognizable, yet soft enough to float through a room instead of dominating it, we believe Tom Ford Noir might just be the fragrance for you (read our Tom Ford Noir Extreme cologne review for similar content).
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Born and raised in Austin, David is a dedicated writer and avid fragrance lover. When he's not trying out perfumes, he enjoys traveling and exploring new restaurants.