ChestnutOpens with
Maple syrupHeart
VanillaDries down to
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Noir Exquis
The quiet confidence of an evening spent reading by the fireplace, where chestnut and vanilla create a cocoon of warmth and comfort.
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Noir ExquisPremium · $100–250
49%Similar accords, often for lessJimmy Choo Fever · Jimmy ChooMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 13 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Noir Exquis, launched by L'Artisan Parfumeur in 2015 and crafted by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, is a sophisticated Oriental Vanilla fragrance for both men and women. The composition opens with chestnut and maple syrup, creating a warm and enveloping effect that feels like the comfort of home. This sweet and woody introduction gives way to coffee and vanilla, which blend seamlessly into an amber base enhanced by tonka bean and sandalwood. The result is a fragrance that balances richness with restraint, offering a nuanced warmth that never overpowers.
Apply Noir Exquis lightly to pulse points — it blooms slowly on skin over time. The woody base notes are most pronounced after an hour, making it perfect for a night out or a cozy evening at home.
Fig. 01 — Noir Exquis, L'Artisan Parfumeur
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Bertrand Duchaufour
The world traveler's noseBertrand Duchaufour is a perfumer-adventurer whose creations read like a travelogue of the senses. Trained at Roure (now Givaudan), his work draws deeply from his journeys through Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa.
“The art of perfumery must be at the same time, innovative, harmonius, and “sent bon”.”
Bertrand Duchaufour · CaFleureBon, October 2010
Designer L'Artisan Parfumeur
More from the house · founded 1976 · France
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 42%, disliked or hated by 12%.