Noir vs Red Label
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.
NoirChoose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Red LabelChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Noir3/4
Red Label1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Noir
- Value for money
- Red Label
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NoirTom FordRed LabelkariWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 4,336 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
5.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
37%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
4,336 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNoir
SillageNoir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRed LabelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
powdery92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
violet69%
patchouli61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
powdery77%
rose69%
violet61%
Scent match61%Closely related · both amber, fresh spicy and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
VioletPink PepperCarawayBergamotVerbena
Heart
Tuscan IrisBulgarian RoseBlack PepperNutmegGeraniumClary Sage
Base
Indonesian Patchouli LeafAmberVanillaLeatherCivetOpoponaxBenzoinVetiver
Top
VioletPink PepperBergamotVerbenaLemon
Heart
NutmegGeraniumMyrrhRoseIrisBlack PepperClary Sage
Base
Balsamic NotesVetiverAmberPatchouli
InformationalShared notesViolet, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Verbena. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring38
Summer13
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,627
PerfumerOlivier Gillotin
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#41,247
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTom Ford Noir opens with a clean, sharp burst of bergamot and verbena, but this bright start quickly fades as a heavy blanket of powdery violet and caraway seeds takes over. On the skin, the fragrance warms up and shifts from a fresh, spicy herbal blend into a dense, dark floral heart dominated by Tuscan iris and Bulg…
Reviews →Red Label by kari is a modern aromatic fragrance designed for men, combining sharp violet and bracing citrus with warm spices. It settles into a comfortable, sweet balsamic base that feels clean yet warm. It serves as an easy daily option for mild weather.
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Noir or Red Label?
Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Noir is rated 4.06/5 from 4,336 votes; Red Label is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Noir for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Red Label for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Noir or Red Label?
Noir lasts longest (Noir 71/100, Red Label 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Noir or Red Label?
Noir projects furthest (Noir 59/100, Red Label 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Noir and Red Label smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Verbena.
Is Noir or Red Label better for summer or winter?
Red Label suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Noir and Red Label?
Noir has top notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Caraway and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuscan Iris, Bulgarian Rose, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Amber, Vanilla and Leather. Red Label has top notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Verbena, heart notes of Nutmeg, Geranium, Myrrh and Rose, a base of Balsamic Notes, Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli.
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