Fragrance Fragrance is an independent price-comparison service, not a retailer or marketplace. We do not sell, stock, ship, or accept payment for products. Purchases are completed on third-party retailer sites. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by fragrance brands. How buying works.

Prices are collected from third-party retailers and updated periodically. Always verify the price on the retailer's site before purchasing. We may earn a commission on purchases made through our links.

What does Noir pour Femme smell like?

Noir pour Femme is recorded in our catalog as sweet and ambery, with bergamot, bitter orange, mandarin and ginger among its opening notes. Citrus and spice introduce the record’s warmer profile.

Details

House: Tom Ford
Concentration: Parfum
Gender: feminine
Year: 2015
Longevity: 8.1 / 10 · 614 Parfumo ratings
Sillage: 7.7 / 10 · 614 Parfumo ratings
Season votes on Parfumo: Winter (244 votes), Fall (239 votes)
Occasion votes on Parfumo: Evening (238 votes), Night Out (229 votes)
Scent Profile: Oriental, Sweet, Spicy, Floral, Gourmand
Perfumer: Sonia Constant

Historical community ratings and votes imported from Parfumo. Values may have changed since import; the observation date is unavailable. Ratings reflect community opinions, not measured wear tests. Categories show up to two leading vote counts; votes are category selections and may overlap.

Community Insights

Longevity gets strong marks across the community — most wearers report it lasting well through an evening, with projection that opens assertively before settling closer to the skin.
It's firmly a cooler-weather fragrance in community consensus, with fall and winter overwhelmingly favored; warm-weather wear is considered a mismatch for its density.
Evening and date-night occasions dominate how people actually reach for this — it's rarely described as a daily or office fragrance, and those who do wear it to work recommend applying lightly.
Comparisons to Tom Ford Black Orchid come up frequently, with most agreeing Noir pour Femme is sweeter and less bitter, while comparisons to YSL Black Opium suggest Noir pour Femme reads as smoother and less synthetic to those who find Black Opium too sharp.
The kulfi accord tends to be the detail enthusiasts remember most and discuss most — it's what separates this from a generic vanilla oriental, and it either clicks immediately or takes some time to appreciate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noir pour Femme still available to buy?+

It has been discontinued, which means it's no longer in regular retail circulation. Your best options are fragrance decant communities, secondhand marketplaces, or checking for remaining stock at discounters. Prices on the secondary market can vary significantly depending on bottle size and remaining fill level.

How does it compare to Tom Ford Black Orchid?+

Both are rich, dark orientals from Tom Ford, but they go in different directions. Black Orchid leans more bitter and complex, with a heavier floral-dark accord. Noir pour Femme is considerably sweeter and creamier, with the kulfi and vanilla pushing it into gourmand territory where Black Orchid doesn't really go. If you find Black Orchid too sharp or medicinal, Noir pour Femme is likely the warmer, more approachable option.

Is this fragrance suitable for men?+

It's marketed for women, but the sweet oriental and gourmand profile has no hard gender barrier. That said, the kulfi-vanilla-rose combination reads quite feminine to most noses. Men who enjoy rich, creamy gourmand fragrances could wear it, but it's unlikely to be described as unisex the way some Tom Ford fragrances are.

How much should I apply, given the projection?

Appears in Collections

Date Night Fragrances1836 Evening Fragrances2333 Winter Fragrances480 Feminine Fragrances2169 Parfum Fragrances786 2010s Fragrances3361+ 1 more

Similar Fragrances

Tom Ford

Noir de Noir

Eau De Parfum

Tom Ford

Noir de Noir

Body Mist

Tom Ford

Noir Extreme

Eau De Parfum

Tom Ford

Noir

Eau De Parfum

Tom Ford

Noir Extreme

Body Mist

Tom Ford

Noir Extreme Parfum

Parfum

Tom Ford

Noir

Eau De Toilette

Tom Ford

Fucking Fabulous

Eau De Parfum

What does Noir pour Femme smell like?

Noir pour Femme is recorded in our catalog as sweet and ambery, with bergamot, bitter orange, mandarin and ginger among its opening notes. Citrus and spice introduce the record’s warmer profile.

Details

House: Tom Ford
Concentration: Parfum
Gender: feminine
Year: 2015
Longevity: 8.1 / 10 · 614 Parfumo ratings
Sillage: 7.7 / 10 · 614 Parfumo ratings
Season votes on Parfumo: Winter (244 votes), Fall (239 votes)
Occasion votes on Parfumo: Evening (238 votes), Night Out (229 votes)
Scent Profile: Oriental, Sweet, Spicy, Floral, Gourmand
Perfumer: Sonia Constant

Historical community ratings and votes imported from Parfumo. Values may have changed since import; the observation date is unavailable. Ratings reflect community opinions, not measured wear tests. Categories show up to two leading vote counts; votes are category selections and may overlap.

Community Insights

Longevity gets strong marks across the community — most wearers report it lasting well through an evening, with projection that opens assertively before settling closer to the skin.
It's firmly a cooler-weather fragrance in community consensus, with fall and winter overwhelmingly favored; warm-weather wear is considered a mismatch for its density.
Evening and date-night occasions dominate how people actually reach for this — it's rarely described as a daily or office fragrance, and those who do wear it to work recommend applying lightly.
Comparisons to Tom Ford Black Orchid come up frequently, with most agreeing Noir pour Femme is sweeter and less bitter, while comparisons to YSL Black Opium suggest Noir pour Femme reads as smoother and less synthetic to those who find Black Opium too sharp.
The kulfi accord tends to be the detail enthusiasts remember most and discuss most — it's what separates this from a generic vanilla oriental, and it either clicks immediately or takes some time to appreciate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noir pour Femme still available to buy?+

It has been discontinued, which means it's no longer in regular retail circulation. Your best options are fragrance decant communities, secondhand marketplaces, or checking for remaining stock at discounters. Prices on the secondary market can vary significantly depending on bottle size and remaining fill level.

How does it compare to Tom Ford Black Orchid?+

Both are rich, dark orientals from Tom Ford, but they go in different directions. Black Orchid leans more bitter and complex, with a heavier floral-dark accord. Noir pour Femme is considerably sweeter and creamier, with the kulfi and vanilla pushing it into gourmand territory where Black Orchid doesn't really go. If you find Black Orchid too sharp or medicinal, Noir pour Femme is likely the warmer, more approachable option.

Is this fragrance suitable for men?+

It's marketed for women, but the sweet oriental and gourmand profile has no hard gender barrier. That said, the kulfi-vanilla-rose combination reads quite feminine to most noses. Men who enjoy rich, creamy gourmand fragrances could wear it, but it's unlikely to be described as unisex the way some Tom Ford fragrances are.

How much should I apply, given the projection?

+

Less than you think. This opens with genuine presence — the gourmand sweetness and spice carry well. One to two sprays is a reasonable starting point. Those who find it overwhelming in the opening tend to be applying too much; the fragrance does calm down and become more skin-close after an hour or two.

How does it compare to YSL Black Opium for someone deciding between the two?+

Both are vanilla-gourmand fragrances aimed at evening wear, but the character is different. Black Opium leans on coffee and a synthetic brightness; Noir pour Femme uses kulfi and mastic to achieve its sweetness, giving it a creamier, slightly exotic quality without the coffee note. Noir pour Femme is generally considered the more unusual and nuanced of the two, though Black Opium remains far easier to find.

Can this be layered with other fragrances?+

The vanilla and amber base makes it a reasonable candidate for layering with something drier or woodier to offset the sweetness — a light sandalwood or an understated oud could work. Layering it with another sweet or floral fragrance risks tipping the overall effect into something overwhelming. Given that it's discontinued, experimentation with an irreplaceable bottle warrants some caution.

Accords

Notes

TopGinger//Bitter orange//Mandarin orange//Bergamot

HeartKulfi//Jasmine//Rose//Orange blossom

BaseMastic//Vanilla//Amber//Sandalwood

Appears in Collections

Date Night Fragrances1836 Evening Fragrances2333 Winter Fragrances480 Feminine Fragrances2169 Parfum Fragrances786 2010s Fragrances3361+ 1 more

Similar Fragrances

Tom Ford

Noir de Noir

Eau De Parfum

Tom Ford

Noir de Noir

Body Mist

Tom Ford

Noir Extreme

Eau De Parfum

Tom Ford

Noir

Eau De Parfum

Tom Ford

Noir Extreme

Body Mist

Tom Ford

Noir Extreme Parfum

Parfum

Tom Ford

Noir

Eau De Toilette

Tom Ford

Fucking Fabulous

Eau De Parfum

No tracked prices yet

We are not tracking a current retailer offer for this fragrance yet.

View price details

No tracked prices yet

We are not tracking a current retailer offer for this fragrance yet.

View price details

Where to buy Noir pour Femme

100ml

Checked Sep 28

PerfumaniaOut of stock

$280.95Check

50ml

Checked Sep 28

PerfumaniaOut of stock

$179.95Check

Amazon

Price not trackedBuy

No price tracked yet. Join the list and we'll email you if one shows up.

Fragrance Fragrance is an independent price-comparison service, not a retailer or marketplace. We do not sell, stock, ship, or accept payment for products. Purchases are completed on third-party retailer sites. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by fragrance brands. How buying works.

Prices are collected from third-party retailers and updated periodically. Always verify the price on the retailer's site before purchasing. We may earn a commission on purchases made through our links.