Smoldering Pepper
Maison IRFÉEau de Parfum2024
Side by side
Smoldering Pepper vs. Noir de Noir
Is Smoldering Pepper better than Noir de Noir?
Noir de Noir rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
PatchouliSaffron
oudwarm spicywoodyearthypatchouli
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 Smoldering Pepper and Noir de Noir?
| Smoldering Pepper | Noir de Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2007 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Alexis Grugeon | Harry Frémont, Jacques Cavallier Belletrud |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Smoldering Pepper and Noir de Noir smell?
Smoldering Pepper
Fresh Spicy
Oud
Leather
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Animalic
Earthy
Noir de Noir
Earthy
Rose
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Woody
Vanilla
Oud
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Smoldering Pepper and Noir de Noir share?
Top
Black PepperFrankincenseSaffron
Saffron
Heart
CypriolPatchouliLabdanum
Black RoseBlack TruffleTruffleFloral Notes
Base
OudLeatherBourbon Vanilla
PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)VanillaOakmossMoss
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Smoldering Pepper or Noir de Noir?
| Smoldering Pepper | Noir de Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Smoldering Pepper and Noir de Noir?
Smoldering Pepper earns its name, the heat builds rather than peaks, holding steady well beyond average expectations. The pepper note doesn't explode on first spray but develops gradually.Smoldering Pepper
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 Smoldering Pepper and Noir de Noir
| Smoldering Pepper | Noir de Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $300.00ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $445.00ecosmetics |
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