33 community ratings

Noiressence

Perfumer: Alexandra Carlin

2018UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

5.6/ 10

Community score
33 ratings

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J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel Noiressence is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around suede and bitter orange.

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Skunky's take: Sweet accords up front; to my nose, pure comfort.

How does it perform?

From 31 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.5 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.6 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

4.7 /10

The price is not for everyone, so try before you commit.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 21% of votes are positive.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Suede Bitter orange Orange blossom absolute Musk Hedione Black pepper Ambroxan Orris root Ink

Bitter orange sorbet

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Leathery

What does Noiressence smell like?

Suede and bitter orange lead, with orange blossom absolute and black pepper beside them. Orris root and musk add a powdery softness, while ink and ambroxan bring a synthetic, woody edge. The sweetness is held in check by the leathery, spicy side, which keeps the scent dry and a little worked-over.

Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters split almost evenly between spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads as genuinely in between. Skin on Skin and Jusbox No Rules have a close profile.