Sahara Noir
“Sahara Noir by Tom Ford is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women”
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Well loved by wearers — a amber, woody composition with a balsamic undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2013, Sahara Noir by Tom Ford is an Oriental Floral fragrance crafted by perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux. The composition opens with the warmth of bitter orange and calamus before diving into a rich blend of incense, beeswax, cinnamon, and papyrus. Moroccan rose and Egyptian jasmine add floral notes to this complex blend, which settles into a smoky base of oud, cedar, and vanilla. Sahara Noir evokes a sense of luxury and depth, blending the earthy warmth of woods with the richness of spices and florals.
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Application Tips
Apply two sprays to your pulse points — Sahara Noir blooms gradually over time. The smoky base notes are best experienced close to skin rather than from a distance, so avoid heavy application in the heat of summer.
Rodrigo Flores-Roux
Founding perfumer · 55 fragrances
About the Brand
Tom Ford
Modern luxury with unapologetic confidence
Tom Ford's fragrance line embodies contemporary glamour and sensuality. Known for rich, bold compositions that challenge conventional boundaries, the brand delivers both wearable signatures and daring Private Blend creations.
Designer Tom Ford
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The story behind the bottle.
A dimly lit Moroccan tea house where the scent of incense and wood smoke interweave with warm spices, creating an atmosphere of opulence and comfort.
Fig. 01 — Sahara Noir, Tom Ford
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