Tom Ford
Noir
What Noir smells like
Violet dust and animalic amber, evoking a shadowed velvet confidence, for the man owning the late hour in intimate company.
Feels like
Old leather-bound books · Iris powder on a dark vanity · Patchouli earth after rain · A vintage velvet smoking jacket · Warm amber glowing in a dimly lit room · A hint of candied violet
Mood: Mysterious, Sophisticated, Introspective, Alluring, Elegant
Where to wear it: Candlelit dinner, Upscale lounge, Opera premiere, Quiet study
Main accords
amber, powdery, fresh-spicy, woody, violet, patchouli, warm-spicy, earthy, aromatic, iris
Notes
Top notes: Violet, Pink Pepper, Caraway, Bergamot, Verbena
Heart notes: Tuscan Iris, Bulgarian Rose, Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Geranium, Clary Sage
Base notes: Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Amber, Vanilla, Leather, Civet, Opoponax, Benzoin, Vetiver, Styrax