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Tom Ford Sahara Noir vs Atelier des Ors Larmes du Désert
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Notes
Top
LabdanumCypressBitter OrangeCalamus
Heart
IncenseBeeswaxCinnamonPapyrusMoroccan RoseEgyptian Jasmine
Base
Egyptian balsamAmberLabdanumBenzoinAgarwood (Oud)CedarVanilla
Accords
Amber
100%
Woody
61%
Balsamic
54%
Warm spicy
52%
Smoky
52%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwintersummer
About
Sahara Noir by Tom Ford is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Sahara Noir was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Top notes are Labdanum, Cypress, Bitter Orange and Calamus; middle notes are Incense, Beeswax, Cinnamon, Papyrus, Moroccan Rose and Egyptian Jasmine; base notes are Egyptian balsam, Amber, Labdanum, Benzoin, Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and Vanilla. A new fragrance that is part of Tom Ford's signature collection (which includes Black Orchid, Violet Blonde, White Patchouli, etc.) has gone on sale in May 2013. Tom Ford Sahara Noir is an Ode to incense and is inspired by the traditions of the Middle East. Tom Ford said: "Middle Eastern culture has an extraordinary appreciation for the luxurious, emotional and memorable qualities of fragrance; perfume is worn there in a way that feels very familiar to me. Sahara Noir is my interpretation of this heritage. It is a deep and substantial perfume that caresses the senses." Sahara Noir is inspired by the mystery, beauty and luxury of the Middle East. Tom Ford decided to focus on incense, a highly valued ingredient which symbolizes respect and devotion and has been used in religious ceremonies for centuries. The balsamic and resinous shades of incense remind us of distant lands and stimulate the senses like a breath of desert wind. Sahara Noir is an oriental-woody scent based on incense. Bitter orange, Levantine cypress (known as one of the plants growing in the gardens of the 1001 Arabian Nights) and cistus essence Orpur® (Orpur® are high-quality natural ingredients of extraordinary purity, developed by Givaudan) open the composition. The heart blends frankincence essence Orpur®, cinnamon, cool papyrus extract, rose absolute from Morocco and Egyptian jasmin with honeyed and animalic shades of beeswax from Burma.The base centers around warm amber notes - made of labdanum absolute and ambreinol (an intense natural labdanum fraction), cedar, frankincense resin, benzoin, vanilla, oud and balsams. Sahara Noir is available as 50 ml Eau de Parfum.
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Notes
Top
IncenseCypress
Heart
Guaiac WoodCedarPatchouli
Base
Woodsy NotesBenzoinAmberCitruses
Accords
Woody
100%
Amber
82%
Warm spicy
52%
Smoky
51%
Balsamic
47%
Aromatic
46%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Larmes du Désert by Atelier des Ors is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Larmes du Désert was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Marie Salamagne. Top notes are Incense and Cypress; middle notes are Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Patchouli; base notes are Woodsy Notes, Benzoin, Amber and Citruses. Larmes Du Désert reflects the tradition of perfumes in the Middle East with the use ofOriental and Incense. An homage to the birthplace of perfumery. Gold, Myrrh and Incense confer a divine ascendance to that beautifully crafted and resounding fragrance. A spiritual nectar blending the sensuality of noble amber and magical myrrh with the mysterious spiciness of incense. A captivating fragrance.
Notes in Common
25% sharedShared (5)
CypressIncenseAmberBenzoinCedar
Only in Sahara Noir
LabdanumBitter OrangeCalamusBeeswaxCinnamonPapyrusMoroccan RoseEgyptian JasmineEgyptian balsamAgarwood (Oud)Vanilla
Only in Larmes du Désert
Guaiac WoodPatchouliWoodsy NotesCitruses
Rating
4.09vs4.06
Ratings
2,216vs685
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2013vs2015
Which should I buy?
Too close to call on ratings — choose on character.
- The community rates them about the same (4.09 from 2,216 ratings vs 4.06 from 685).
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Sahara Noir versus "moderate" for Larmes du Désert.
- Both are voted best for fall and winter.
- Both houses are luxury (typically $250+), so price won't be the deciding factor.
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