Nombre Noir
ShiseidoEau de Parfum1982
Side by side
Nombre Noir vs. Mitsouko Extract
Is Nombre Noir better than Mitsouko Extract?
Mitsouko Extract rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
RoseBergamotVetiverAmberJasmineYlang-Ylang
aromaticfloralwoodywarm spicysweet
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The essentials
What's different between Nombre Noir and Mitsouko Extract?
| Nombre Noir | Mitsouko Extract | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait |
| Launched | 1982 | 1919 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean-Yves Leroy, Serge Lutens | Jacques Guerlain |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Nombre Noir and Mitsouko Extract smell?
Nombre Noir
Aromatic
Rose
Floral
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Mitsouko Extract
Mossy
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Woody
Citrus
Floral
Cinnamon
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Nombre Noir and Mitsouko Extract share?
Top
AldehydesBergamotCorianderMarjoramRosewood
BergamotCitruses
Heart
RoseOsmanthusGeraniumCarnationOrris RootLily of the ValleyJasmineYlang-Ylang
PeachJasmineRoseLilacYlang-Ylang
Base
HoneyVetiverSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanBenzoinAmber
OakmossSpicy NotesCinnamonVetiverAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseOsmanthusGeraniumCarnationOrris RootLily of the ValleyJasmineYlang-Ylang
JasmineRoseLilacYlang-Ylang
Spicy Notes
Coriander
Spicy NotesCinnamon
Amber
Amber
Amber
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Nombre Noir and Mitsouko Extract work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Nombre Noir or Mitsouko Extract?
| Nombre Noir | Mitsouko Extract | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Nombre Noir and Mitsouko Extract?
Nombre Noir is for people who take fragrance seriously. Created in 1982 under Serge Lutens' direction, it became legendary before disappearing entirely.Nombre Noir
Mitsouko asks a simple question: are you ready for a chypre? Not a fruity fresh thing, oakmoss, cinnamon, a peach heart that earned its reputation over a century.Mitsouko Extract
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