121 community ratings

Japon Noir

2007UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.3/ 10

Community score
121 ratings

Tom Ford Japon Noir is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, fruity body with spice, leather and smoke, and suits autumn and winter evenings best.

Compare

Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.

How does it perform?

From 97 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.3 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low 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

Oakmoss Amber Thyme Leather Night-blooming jasmine Patchouli Coriander

Port wine

Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky

What does Japon Noir smell like?

Port wine and amber carry the sweetness, while thyme and coriander add a spicy edge. Leather, patchouli, vetiver and oakmoss pull the scent toward earthy, woody and smoky ground, and night-blooming jasmine softens that dark texture a little. The overall feel is oriental and resinous.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions. Many read it as masculine. It has been discontinued.