Spicy Vanilla

Make a powerful statement with Noir, the bold Eau de Parfum launched by the Tom Ford design house in 2012. Imbued with Tom Ford’s signature edge and classic elegance, this perfume maintains a level of class and comfort throughout its lifespan – one that has become synonymous with the popular American/Italian luxury house.

Black is the name of the game here. As its name suggests, Noir (or black) conjures images of a shadowy, mysterious, and intriguing room. But as you adjust your eyes, you see sparkling glimmers all-around – opulent, rich jewels glow in all corners, piercing the darkness. These are the essences of velvety rose bouquets. Combined with warmer spice notes, they fill the once-gloomy room with a sophisticated, dark, and exquisite aroma.

But for something so dark and enigmatic, Tom Ford’s Noir cologne certainly opens with a bright flash. The fragrant sweetness of verbena and the delicious tang of bergamot rise from the spicy heat of pink pepper and caraway. All this is balanced over a cool, aromatic heart of clary sage and geranium. The scent is not all that black or dark in this initial stage. Not yet. Rather, it’s pleasant and well balanced – placing sassy and sweet flowers on one hand and warm, masculine spices on the other. But once Noir’s initial sharpness fades, it becomes incredibly powdery, gradually taking on the characteristics of something much richer and more profound. Velvety vanilla and silky amber combine with dark, gourmand accents near the base. The further addition of dark patchouli, along with the golden vanillic glaze, fully transforms Tom Ford’s Noir into a truly dark, foreboding fragrance. Here, Tom Ford’s Noir truly comes into its own – developing into a scent that oozes mystery and a heavy, dark unknown.

If you’re shopping for a timeless, luxurious fragrance that infuses you with confidence and gives you an irresistible presence, look no further than Tom Ford’s Noir collection. Tom Ford’s Noir perfume is available from most online retailers, where it goes for $205 for a 50 ml (1.7 oz) bottle, $280 for a 100 ml (3.4 oz) bottle, and $495 for a 200 ml (8.45 oz) bottle.

Soon after the original Noir perfume, Tom Ford introduced Noir Extreme, available in a 100 ml (3.4 oz) and a smaller 50 ml (1.7 oz) bottle. Compared to the original, the Extreme variant is more opulent with a deeper, stronger undertone of amber, sandalwood, and vanilla.

This release was also followed by Tom Ford Noir Pour Femme, a more feminine version of the fragrance that’s warmer and softer than Tom Ford Noir Extreme. Unfortunately, Noir Pour Femme has since been discontinued, making it difficult to find at the moment.

Tom Ford’s Noir is an intoxicating and iconic scent for men who like the idea of discovering the world through its sophisticated prowess. For an equally powerful scent at a quarter of the price, consider Dossier’s Spicy Vanilla. Taking strong cues from the original, our Tom Ford Noir dupe possesses the same air of warmth and mystery that is sure to complete any man’s masculinity.