Eau Noire by Dior
Brand: Dior
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Sharp and refined: honeyed lavender against a dark licorice accord, on myrrh.
Is Eau Noire worth it?
How it smells: Opens with lavender, licorice at the heart, then dries down to myrrh.
Scent Score: 69/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 80, versatility 67, layerability 39 and value 80, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Fall and winter, for evenings and the office. Layering: Best worn on its own. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2004 · Unisex
Key accords: Lavender, Licorice, Myrrh
Top Notes
Heart Notes
- Licorice
Base Notes
- Myrrh
Occasions: Evening, Office
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Eau Noire by Dior belongs to the aromatic fragrance family. Sharp and refined: honeyed lavender against a dark licorice accord, on myrrh. Eau Noire opens with Lavender. The heart brings Licorice. It dries down to Myrrh.
How to wear Eau Noire
On skin, Eau Noire by Dior has long Lasting longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and office. Its best layering match in the catalog is Salvo Elixir by Maison Alhambra. Apply Eau Noire first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Salvo Elixir on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Eau Noire : 2 sprays Salvo Elixir and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Eau Noire opens with Lavender.
The heart brings Licorice.
It dries down to Myrrh.
What to layer with Eau Noire
Salvo Elixir by Maison Alhambra
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share lavender and licorice.
Order: Apply Eau Noire first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Salvo Elixir on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Eau Noire : 2 sprays Salvo Elixir
Sedbury by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share lavender.
Order: Apply Eau Noire first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sedbury on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Eau Noire : 2 sprays Sedbury
Bois du Portugal by Creed
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share lavender.
Order: Apply Eau Noire first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bois du Portugal on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Eau Noire : 2 sprays Bois du Portugal
Colonia Futura by Acqua di Parma
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Aromatic and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share lavender.
Order: Apply Eau Noire first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Colonia Futura on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Eau Noire : 2 sprays Colonia Futura
Elixir by rayhaan
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 96/99
Aromatic and spicy scents naturally complement each other, and they share lavender and licorice.
Order: Apply Eau Noire first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Elixir on top for spicy lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Eau Noire : 1 spray Elixir
Pairings to approach with care
Angel Eau de Parfum by Mugler
Not Recommended · 30/99
Angel Eau de Parfum has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Angel Eau de Parfum brings a gourmand contrast to this aromatic scent.
Order: Apply Eau Noire first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Angel Eau de Parfum on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Eau Noire : 1 spray Angel Eau de Parfum
Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Not Recommended · 30/99
Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum brings an oriental contrast to this aromatic scent.
Order: Apply Eau Noire first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Eau Noire : 1 spray Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum
Related fragrances and why
- Salvo Elixir by Maison AlhambraBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include lavender and licorice.
- Sedbury by Parfums de Marly — Both include lavender.
- Bois du Portugal by Creed — Both include lavender.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Eau Noire?
Eau Noire opens with Lavender. The heart brings Licorice. It dries down to Myrrh.
How long does Eau Noire last, and how strong is it?
Eau Noire by Dior has long Lasting longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Eau Noire?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and office.
What layers well with Eau Noire?
Salvo Elixir by Maison Alhambra is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share lavender and licorice. Apply Eau Noire first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Salvo Elixir on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Eau Noire : 2 sprays Salvo Elixir.
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