Christian Lacroix Noir by Avon is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Christian Lacroix Noir was launched in 2007. Christian Lacroix Noir was created by Pascal Gaurin and Yves Cassar. Top notes are Ginger, Saffron and Licorice; middle notes are Orris Root, Cardamom, Moss, Iris, Incense and Ambergris; base notes are White Cedar Extract, Musk, Vetiver, Aromatic Notes and Driftwood. Avon in collaboration with French couture fashion designer Christian Lacroix launches Rouge, or Red, for ladies and Noir, or Black, for men. Christian Lacroix is that way appearing at the mass sale market, while Avon adds a prestige 'haute' perfume in its portfolio. Noir is a luxurious, bold, but sensual and sophisticated fragrance for men. It is a fresh fougere fragrance that features ginger fresh saffron extract and green Asian grapefruit leaves in the top. The heart notes are cardamom, eelgrass, and cactus pear, with a slight orris whiff, that gives a special character. The woodsy notes grow stronger with the fragrance development as the base is composed of white cedarwood, driftwood, vetiver and musk. The silver-gray bottle, adorned with floral motif, was created by Christian Lacroix. Creators of this perfume are Pascal Gaurin and Yves Cassar of IFF(International Flavors & Fragrance). Noir was created in 2007.