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Tom Ford Noir vs Montale Blue Amber
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Notes
Top
VioletPink PepperCarawayBergamotVerbena
Heart
Tuscan IrisBulgarian RoseBlack PepperNutmegGeraniumClary Sage
Base
Indonesian Patchouli LeafAmberVanillaLeatherCivetOpoponaxBenzoinVetiverStyrax
Accords
Amber
100%
Powdery
89%
Fresh spicy
80%
Woody
78%
Violet
70%
Patchouli
70%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Noir by Tom Ford is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Noir was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Gillotin. Top notes are Violet, Pink Pepper, Caraway, Bergamot and Verbena; middle notes are Tuscan Iris, Bulgarian Rose, Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Geranium and Clary Sage; base notes are Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Amber, Vanilla, Leather, Civet, Opoponax, Benzoin, Vetiver and Styrax. After his latest Violet Blonde, Tom Ford offers a masculine counterpart; mysterious, spicy, full-bodied and at the same time elegant. "Enigmatic, complex and surprising," this is Ford's most satisfying foray into perfume so far, as he reveals himself.Top notes: Italian bergamot, verbena, caraway, baie rose (pink pepper), violet flower. Heart notes: black pepper, nutmeg, Tuscan Iris resin, Egyptian Geranium, Bulgarian Rose, Clary Sage. Base notes: Opoponax, amber, Indonesian patchouli, vetiver, civet, vanilla.Available as EDP.
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Notes
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Amber
100%
Aromatic
95%
Vanilla
78%
Woody
69%
Patchouli
69%
Fresh spicy
62%
Performance
LongevityEternal
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Blue Amber by Montale is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. Blue Amber was launched in 2006. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Montale. The fragrance features Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli, Coriander, Geranium, Vetiver and Bergamot.
Notes in Common
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No shared notes — these are very different compositions.
Only in Noir
VioletPink PepperCarawayBergamotVerbenaTuscan IrisBulgarian RoseBlack PepperNutmegGeraniumClary SageIndonesian Patchouli Leaf+8 more
Only in Blue Amber
Rating
4.06vs4.02
Ratings
4,649vs1,306
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2012vs2006
Which should I buy?
Too close to call on ratings — choose on character.
- The community rates them about the same (4.06 from 4,649 ratings vs 4.02 from 1,306).
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Noir and "eternal" for Blue Amber.
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Noir versus "strong" for Blue Amber.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
- Tom Ford is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Montale is premium (typically $100–250).
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