Noir Distillé
Le Monde GourmandParfum2017
Side by side
Noir Distillé vs. Vanilla Woods
Is Noir Distillé better than Vanilla Woods?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Amber
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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 Noir Distillé and Vanilla Woods?
| Noir Distillé | Vanilla Woods | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Mathieu Nardin | Angela Stavrevska |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Noir Distillé and Vanilla Woods smell?
Noir Distillé
Vanilla
Amber
Whiskey
Powdery
Woody
Coconut
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Vanilla Woods
Vanilla
Sweet
Amber
Caramel
Powdery
Fruity
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Noir Distillé and Vanilla Woods share?
Top
CoconutBergamot
Pear
Heart
PatchouliWater Lily
Rose
Base
VanillaWhiskeyAmberMusk
Bourbon vanillaCaramelAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Amber
Amber
Amber
Floral Notes
Water Lily
Rose
Fruity Notes
Coconut
Pear
Gourmandy Notes
Whiskey
Caramel
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Bourbon vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Noir Distillé and Vanilla Woods work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Noir Distillé or Vanilla Woods?
| Noir Distillé | Vanilla Woods | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Noir Distillé and Vanilla Woods?
This is the fragrance for someone who orders whiskey neat and means it. The boozy vanilla isn't a gimmick, it's the point. Noir Distillé leans in, embracing the warmth and complexity that other.Noir Distillé
If you want a linear vanilla experience, look elsewhere. Pear opens fresh, rose floats underneath, and the real sweetness only arrives once vanilla and caramel settle in. The scent earns its patience.Vanilla Woods
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