Noir
Perfumer: Aaron Terence Hughes
Votes lean masculine
17 ratings
From your scent profile
Aaron Terence Hughes Noir is a unisex scent built on sweet, spicy and woody accords, with resinous and leathery tones that give it a dark, warm feel.
Skunky's take: When coat weather arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.
How does it perform?
From 16 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
88% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Creamy
- Resinous
- Leathery
What does Noir smell like?
Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so this is a tentative picture. It sits comfortably on both men and women.
It opens with neroli, black pepper and saffron, giving a bright, spicy start. Nutmeg, cardamom and tobacco lead the heart, and the base of sandalwood, frankincense and Thai oud is softened by creamy vanilla and tonka bean, while civet adds a leathery depth.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Neroli
- Black pepper
- Saffron
First hours
- Nutmeg
- Cardamom
- Tobacco
Towards evening
- Sandalwood
- Frankincense
- Thai oud
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 35%Winter
- 35%Autumn
- 29%Spring
- Nighttime30%
- Evening30%
- Casual25%
- Daytime10%
- Office5%
Least picked for the office.
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026












