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Sahara Noir

2013Men

amber up front, then woody, settling into balsamic.

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…

amber woody balsamic warm spicy

Nose: Rodrigo Flores-Roux

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Labdanum, Cypress, Bitter Orange, Calamus
Heart· 2–4h
Incense, Beeswax, Cinnamon, Papyrus, Moroccan Rose, Egyptian Jasmine
Drydown· 6h+
Egyptian balsam, Amber, Labdanum, Benzoin, Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Vanilla

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

44%

34%

31%

31%

12%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Fall40%Winter38%Summer11%Spring10%Night64%Day36%Wears unisex65%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Tom Ford picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Sahara Noir smell like?

amber up front, then woody, settling into balsamic. Dominant accords: amber, woody, balsamic.

What notes are in Sahara Noir?

Top: Labdanum, Cypress, Bitter Orange, Calamus. Heart: Incense, Beeswax, Cinnamon, Papyrus, Moroccan Rose, Egyptian Jasmine. Base: Egyptian balsam, Amber, Labdanum, Benzoin, Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Vanilla.

How long does Sahara Noir last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Sahara Noir loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Sahara Noir best for?

Fall is the top pick (40%). Winter is second at 38%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Sahara Noir?

Night wear leads at 64%. Day is a secondary pick at 36%.

Is Sahara Noir for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 65% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Sahara Noir?

Composed by Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Released in 2013.