The Lover's Tale
Francesca BianchiExtrait2018
Side by side
The Lover's Tale vs. Noir de Noir
Is The Lover's Tale better than Noir de Noir?
The Lover's Tale wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
Accord profile overlap
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This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between The Lover's Tale and Noir de Noir?
| The Lover's Tale | Noir de Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2007 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Francesca Bianchi | Harry Frémont, Jacques Cavallier Belletrud |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do The Lover's Tale and Noir de Noir smell?
The Lover's Tale
Leather
Powdery
Woody
Smoky
Musky
Animalic
Floral
Sweet
Noir de Noir
Earthy
Rose
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Woody
Vanilla
Oud
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Lover's Tale and Noir de Noir share?
Top
HoneyMimosaAldehydesBergamot
Saffron
Heart
OrrisPeachHeliotropeEgyptian JasmineBulgarian Rose
Black RoseBlack TruffleTruffleFloral Notes
Base
LeatherCastoreumMuskLabdanumOakmossSandalwoodVetiver
PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)VanillaOakmossMoss
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
MimosaHeliotropeEgyptian JasmineBulgarian Rose
Black RoseFloral Notes
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
OakmossMoss
Gourmandy Notes
Honey
Truffle
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Agarwood (Oud)
Where they fit
When and where do The Lover's Tale and Noir de Noir work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Lover's Tale or Noir de Noir?
| The Lover's Tale | Noir de Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | enormous | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about The Lover's Tale and Noir de Noir?
This is a fragrance that asks you to commit. The opening honey feels gorgeous, but the castoreum-leather drydown is not for the faint of heart. If you want a gentle floral, look elsewhere.The Lover's Tale
Noir de Noir leans harder into earth than into sweetness. The black rose is beautiful, but the truffle and oud make it feel nocturnal rather than romantic.Noir de Noir
The hunt
Where to buy The Lover's Tale and Noir de Noir
| The Lover's Tale | Noir de Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $300.00ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $445.00ecosmetics |
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