Exquisite Embroidery
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Exquisite Embroidery vs. Noir de Noir
Exquisite Embroidery peaks in fall, while Noir de Noir belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Exquisite Embroidery | Noir de Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2007 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Hamid Merati-Kashani | Harry Frémont, Jacques Cavallier Belletrud |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Exquisite Embroidery
Rose
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Patchouli
Animalic
Oud
Musky
Woody
Noir de Noir
Earthy
Rose
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Woody
Vanilla
Oud
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
NutmegGinger
Saffron
Heart
RosePatchouli
Black RoseBlack TruffleTruffleFloral Notes
Base
AmbergrisOudMusk
PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)VanillaOakmossMoss
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Exquisite Embroidery | Noir de Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The rose here isn't a whisper, it's the headline. Sweet, jammy, almost syrupy, with an oud that leans balsamic rather than sharp. If you've avoided oriental rose fragrances because they read too.Exquisite Embroidery
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
Best price, size by size
| Exquisite Embroidery | Noir de Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $236.59fragrancenet |
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