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Conte – Bossa Per Due
After Noir EdP, Tom Ford has launched a
lighter version – Noir EdT. Like its bottle correctly suggests, Noir EdT is a
brighter and fresher part of the Noir series. It is an upscale, slightly mature
gentleman’s cologne, perfectly suited for spring and summer nights. Very nice
for business occasions and evening dinners. Apparently, the role model for this
fragrance was legendary Guerlain Habit Rouge. It has all the qualities of Habit
Rouge, only little bit updated – easier to wear and cleaner. It opens with a
yellow lemon kick and a touch of bergamot, while strong mint gives a huge green
aspect. Gentle Pink pepper is present in the opening as well. Very soon flowery
bouquet of fresh, but subdued roses and slightly powdery iris opens. This fresh,
flowery, pollen-like, but still not feminine heart is gorgeous. In the drydown
vanilla becomes a more pronounced, with just a touch of patchouli. In the
background something woody, and almost animalic is present. This note is not strong,
but still giving needed masculine edge.
Noir EdT is smart, easy to wear
masculine fragrance. It has some retro vibe, but still perfectly contemporary. It
possesses a Mediterranean charm and refined relaxed attitude. White shirt and
Noir EdT, what a great upscale combination for the spring or summer.
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| Source: Tom Ford |
Longevity / Projection
Average (6-8 hours) / Average
Suggested wearing
Spring and summer / Daytime or evening
Alternatives
Guerlain Habit Rouge – a legendary lemon/rose/vanilla
combo
Tom Ford Noir EdP – stronger and more
resinous version
Pros
Refined, charming and easy to wear
Retro, but still contemporary
Clean, attractive and intelligent
Cons
Not masculine enough for some – slightly
powdery
Rating
8/10
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