Sahara Noir
Tom FordEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
Sahara Noir vs. Samharam
Is Sahara Noir better than Samharam?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
IncenseBenzoin
ambersmokybalsamicwarm spicy
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 Sahara Noir and Samharam?
| Sahara Noir | Samharam | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2013 | 2017 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Rodrigo Flores-Roux | — |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Sahara Noir and Samharam smell?
Sahara Noir
Amber
Woody
Smoky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Samharam
Amber
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Smoky
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Sahara Noir and Samharam share?
Top
CypressBitter OrangeCalamus
—Heart
IncenseBeeswaxCinnamonPapyrusRoseJasmine
—Base
Egyptian BalsamAmbreinolAmberBenzoinOudCedarwoodVanillaLabdanum
MyrrhBenzoinIncense
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
BenzoinVanilla
MyrrhBenzoin
Balsamic Notes
Incense
Incense
Where they fit
When and where do Sahara Noir and Samharam work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Sahara Noir or Samharam?
| Sahara Noir | Samharam | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Sahara Noir and Samharam?
This is not a quiet fragrance. The frankincense and oud drydown commands space, and the beeswax note will either fascinate you or remind you of a church you once attended.Sahara Noir
Some fragrances whisper. Samharam takes a position. If you've burned resin over charcoal, you'll recognize something true here, a campfire version that doesn't play it safe. Three notes. No apology.Samharam
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