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    Side by side

    Noir de Noir vs. Splendid Wood

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Noir de Noir peaks in winter, while Splendid Wood belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Noir de Noir vs. Splendid Wood
    Noir de NoirSplendid Wood
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20072014
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerHarry Frémont, Jacques Cavallier BelletrudMarie Salamagne, Amandine Clerc-Marie
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Noir de Noir

    Earthy
    Rose
    Patchouli
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Vanilla
    Oud
    Floral

    Splendid Wood

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Oud
    Aromatic
    Smoky
    Rose
    Amber
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Saffron
    IncenseCardamom
    Heart
    Black RoseBlack TruffleTruffleFloral Notes
    Oriental Woodsy NotesJasmine Sambac
    Base
    PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)VanillaOakmossMoss
    Agarwood (oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Noir de Noir vs. Splendid Wood
    Noir de NoirSplendid Wood
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    Splendid Wood does not whisper. The opening hits hard, the drydown lingers for an entire workday, and the oud in the base is not for the faint of heart. This is a statement.Splendid Wood

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Noir de Noir vs. Splendid Wood
    Noir de NoirSplendid Wood
    1.7 oz$236.59fragrancenet

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