Eau Noire
“Eau Noire by Dior is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a aromatic, soft spicy composition with a lavender undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2004, Eau Noire by Dior is an Oriental Fougere fragrance created by Francis Kurkdjian. This composition opens with aromatic thyme and sage, leading to a heart of lavender and coffee, which adds both warmth and complexity. The base notes of immortelle, saffron, vanilla, and leather create a rich blend that feels both modern and lasting. Eau Noire is notable for its intricate balance between herbal freshness and warm spices, making it a standout in the Dior portfolio.
Composition & Character
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Application Tips
Apply Eau Noire in a well-ventilated area to allow its complex layers to unfold. The aromatic top notes are brief but impactful, so a second application after an hour can enhance the overall experience. This fragrance reads best close to skin rather than filling a room.
Francis Kurkdjian
Founding perfumer · 234 fragrances · French
“My creations are an invitation to choose the scent that suits you daily, because I like the idea that each woman and man can express a part of themselves through perfume.”
Maison Francis Kurkdjian was born in 2009 from the encounter between Francis Kurkdjian, a renowned perfumer with scores of successful creations to his name, and Marc Chaya, Co-founder and President of the fragrance house. At only 24, Francis Kurkdjian composed his first perfume, "Le Male" by Jean Paul Gaultier, an international best-seller and game-changer of its time. Instead of relying on a very promising start to his career, he decided, as a precursor, to explore new possibilities and give olfactory creation a new artistic dimension. In keeping with his visionary outlook, in 2001 he set up his tailor-made perfume workshop, against the general tendency of perfume democratization, while constantly putting his know-how and sensibility at the service of the greatest fashion designers (Rick Owens, Hedi Slimane, Riccardo Tisci, Alber Elbaz or John Galliano), as well as the most iconic houses (Dior, Guerlain or Saint-Laurent). From 2003, artists like Sophie Calle, Christian Rizzo or Sarkis called on him to compose his first olfactory compositions - the starting point of his quest to break down the boundaries between different fields and the senses. In 2008, he was named Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet intensity of an office where late afternoon light filters through blinds, mixing the scent of fresh coffee with the subtle warmth of leather and wood.
Fig. 01 — Eau Noire, Dior
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