Noir vs Source
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Source takes 3 of 5 categories.
NoirChoose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
SourceChoose it for a fresh spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Noir2/5
Source3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Noir
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Source
- Sillage & projection
- Source
- Value for money
- Source
- 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 FordSourceVallenseWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 4,336 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.64/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%
Category winnerNoirRating 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
27%Love
36%Like
18%Ok
9%Dislike
9%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySource
SillageSource
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSourceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
powdery92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
violet69%
patchouli61%
fresh spicy100%
sweet92%
oud84%
green77%
amber69%
woody61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and woody
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
Top15-30 mins
Black PepperBulgarian RoseMandarin
Heart2-4 hrs
PralineOudFrankincenseCypriol
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverGrassBenzoinAmber
InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Black Pepper, Amber and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Source, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring38
Summer13
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring33
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
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#26,440
PerfumerOlivier Gillotin
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#50,083
PerfumerPia Long
Launched—
Reviews2
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 →Vallense Source opens with a zesty kick of mandarin alongside cracked black pepper before settling into a warm blend of Bulgarian rose, nutty praline, and smoky frankincense. As it develops on skin, smooth oud and resinous benzoin balance the initial sweetness, grounded by earthy green vetiver in the base. It smells l…
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 Source?
Source takes 3 of 5 categories. Noir is rated 4.06/5 from 4,336 votes; Source is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose Noir for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Source for a fresh spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Noir or Source?
Source lasts longest (Source 85/100, Noir 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Noir or Source?
Source projects furthest (Source 75/100, Noir 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Noir and Source smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Black Pepper, Amber and Benzoin.
Is Noir or Source better for summer or winter?
Source suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Noir and Source?
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. Source has top notes of Black Pepper, Bulgarian Rose and Mandarin, heart notes of Praline, Oud, Frankincense and Cypriol, a base of Vetiver, Grass, Benzoin and Amber.
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