Noir by Tom Ford is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Noir was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Gillotin. Top notes are Violet, Pink Pepper, Caraway, Bergamot and Verbena; middle notes are Tuscan Iris, Bulgarian Rose, Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Geranium and Clary Sage; base notes are Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Amber, Vanilla, Civet, Leather, Opoponax, Benzoin, Vetiver and Styrax. After his latest Violet Blonde, Tom Ford offers a masculine counterpart; mysterious, spicy, full-bodied and at the same time elegant. Enigmatic, complex and surprising, this is Ford's most satisfying foray into perfume so far, as he reveals himself. Top notes: Italian bergamot, verbena, caraway, baie rose (pink pepper), violet flower. Heart notes: black pepper, nutmeg, Tuscan Iris resin, Egyptian Geranium, Bulgarian Rose, Clary Sage. Base notes: Opoponax, amber, Indonesian patchouli, vetiver, civet, vanilla. Available as EDP.