127 community ratings

Or Noir

MenClassic

8.3/ 10

Community score
127 ratings

Haute Fragrance Company Or Noir is a woody scent for men that opens with citrus and spice and settles into a resinous, leathery sweetness.

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Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 118 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.4 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

95% 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

Elemi resin Cardamom Italian lemon

Heart notesfirst few hours

Cedarwood Spicy notes

Green pear

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Benzoin Musk Leather Coumarin

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody

What does Or Noir smell like?

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings. Voters call it mostly masculine, with classic and modern following.

It opens with elemi resin, cardamom and Italian lemon, a fresh, spicy start. The heart holds cedarwood, spicy notes and green pear. In the base, benzoin, musk, leather and coumarin form a creamy, sweet footing. Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream and Erik Kormann Dezember have a close profile.