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8.1 / 10 296 Ratings
A popular perfume by Filippo Sorcinelli for women and men, released in 2016. The scent is spicy-woody. The longevity is above-average. It is being marketed by Alter Duo.
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Main accords

Spicy
Woody
Sweet
Earthy
Resinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
MyrtleMyrtle LavenderLavender
Heart Notes Heart Notes
HeliotropeHeliotrope CedarwoodCedarwood
Base Notes Base Notes
PatchouliPatchouli VanillaVanilla VetiverVetiver
Ratings
Scent
8.1296 Ratings
Longevity
8.2256 Ratings
Sillage
7.6257 Ratings
Bottle
8.5241 Ratings
Value for money
7.4125 Ratings
Submitted by OPomone · last update on 01/03/2026.
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Interesting Facts
The fragrance is part of the Unum collection.

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Reviews

15 in-depth fragrance descriptions
blindy

38 Reviews
blindy
blindy
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Dark Vanilla & Patchouli Tango
Filippo Sorcinelli: a man with an interesting background - from an organist at 13 years of age to a fashion designer for the popes and clerics, and now - perfumery. His creations have a dark and melancholic style, Rick Owens of perfumery - that’s how I call him.

His creations are like him: dark, mysterious and maybe a bit eclectic. Ennui noir is one of those scents that isn’t there to lift your spirits - it is there to grant you an olfactory journey to the dark and gloomy streets from a noir movie/game. The main dark-jazzy accord here is played by the trio of lavender, vanilla, and patchouli. All of them are of course “colorless” and dusty here. Almost no sweetness from vanilla and patchouli, but you can clearly smell them there.

Amazing moody perfume, not for everyday wear, but it’s a perfect fit if you want to put on a coat and wander off into the empty night streets, listening to some noir-y jazz bands like Bohren & der Club of Gore or Somewhere Off Jazz Street.
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Tanelv

68 Reviews
Tanelv
Tanelv
2  
Forbidden love or romantic hookup?
Sorcinelli’s dark and erotic depth—so easy to lose yourself in—is tempered by a brighter heliotrope. It feels like being in a night garden where you've met a soulmate. Perhaps only for one night. A forbidden love, or simply a romantic hookup. The animalic pull of patchouli tearing the moment into a whirlwind of passion.

There’s a powdery sweetness in this tender, warm night. A beautiful heliotrope, a powdery nocturne.

Compared to other scents in this series, one could complain about its longevity. But maybe that's part of the vanishing night itself. A nostalgic reaching for something—despite the ruthless light of morning.
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MagicMeiko

31 Reviews
MagicMeiko
MagicMeiko
1  
I keep on falling in love with it, deeper and deeper
I really like "dark" perfumes, scents that have some depth to them. That's what it feels like, at least. Not airy.. or overly fruity and sweet - but rather dark, moody, and mysterious. That's how I want to smell like, that's what feels right!

Especially during my favorite season of the year, autumn, this really rings true. And this perfume matches that vibe so perfectly. I'll do my best to describe my love for this scent, I've looked for similar perfumes but I just ahven't been able to find any that hit the spot just like ennui_noir . Also can I just say how GORGEOUS that bootle looks? I love this design.

It has a very unique vibe to it. I don't know if that's the heliotrope note or the myrtle, I can't really explain it. It's spicy alright, but not in an aggressive way- it doesn't blast you with spices where you'd immediately think of spice cabinets (looking at you Ambre sultan Eau de Parfum ). That touch of lavender really balances it out super nicely. At its core, it's a woody patchouli vanilla fragrance that is surrounded by subtle spice notes and soothing florals. And it does that so well, it's super gorgeous.

This fragrance is my go-to for colder weather. If I don't know what fragrance to wear, no matter the occasion, I can choose ennui_noir . It's both elegant but also casual because it's not super complex, really. It's like a dark soothing blanket that you can cover yourself in.. and that's exactly what I need.
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FrauHolle

556 Reviews
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FrauHolle
FrauHolle
Top Review 42  
Eighteen Nineteen
So? Is there still time to read comments? Don't you have anything better to do? For example, making a pasta salad that you then, for appearances, carry around on your lap all evening on Line 8?
Hello! It’s the 31st, and on every 31st, one is practically legally obligated to be with many people. You don’t know the §18 Art.19 BGB, the manypeoplebeingtogether-law? Congratulations! So, are you illegally alone today? No worries, because if you have Unum - ennui_noir, it will complete your happiness.

Even its name promises party, celebration, joy (with oneself) ..so get the confetti cannon and the firecrackers out. Together with the XXL sparklers and patchouli, you have the fragrance pyramid.
But wait, maybe not entirely. The sweet pain is delivered by Helio-Vanilla (Hv) in the periodic table right at the bottom, in row 9, highly explosive, atomic, nuclear, and wonderful. Here and there reactionary with the aforementioned patchouli. As always.

Because that’s how it is.
Because it’s always like that.

With patchouli, you embrace wildly foreign aromas and mixtures, patchouli will sort it out, you know it, often chocolatey at Christmas, today smoky, fart-like, strange; skin-like, cozy, slightly human, no, very human as mentioned above; zero perfumey, that and so could be you. In person.

So free yourself from all constraints and buy this fragrance.
Or I’ll buy the fragrance and host a sharing. 1.75 per ml.
Who’s in?
Representative survey, leave me a number in the comments.

Oh yes, and Happy Nineteen!
Feel yourselves wrapped in a warm, thick, wet camel hair blanket.
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Daneh

18 Reviews
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Daneh
Daneh
Top Review 18  
The Color Black Translated into Fragrance.
We find ourselves late at night at an art opening in New York. In the 400 sqm large studio loft of the artist. The exhibition is titled “Nothing ° Inside * Black^“.

The entire avant-garde (those who consider themselves super cool) slowly stroll through the almost empty space. The visitors are all dressed completely in black, according to the latest fashion from the trendy designer, mostly male and very slim. Jewelry is currently out. There are also quite a few Japanese people present.
There is hardly any talking, and I am fascinated by an electro sound that is a mix of Gothic and Ambient (never heard anything like it).

What kind of artworks are being exhibited? No idea. Some black pictures and objects - I didn’t really pay attention. I find the scene people dressed in black much more interesting. Between us: I don’t really care for art. And just pitch-black pictures I find incredibly boring.

Why am I here? Well, because I want to be coool!!! ^#^ - and of course I am ;)
(I also hoped there would be a buffet. Then I could have treated myself to a purple cupcake or something with vanilla cream)

Oh yes, the fragrance description is still missing: The color BLACK translated into FRAGRANCE. Without sweetness. No flowers bloom on my skin. Heliotrope has hidden in the basement. After 10 minutes, I only smell dust-dry, pitch-black anti-hippie patchouli with depth down to the blackest soul.
Suitable fragrance for rather dark, silent types (mostly men).
Addendum: Or for established women who know exactly what they want.
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Dark, smooth, vibrant, original! Cool lavender and myrtle, dark patchouli, vetiver grooves, purple heliotrope sparks and soft vanilla.
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Very nice perfume. Myrtle, patchouli, heliotrope and a touch of vanilla. Good job
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Opens with a strong bubblegum/cassis note. Dries down into warm spice.
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2
Patchouli, cedar, myrtle and vanilla, for a woody, earthy, aromatic scent with dusty and sweet nuances. Deep, soft and enveloping.
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4 months ago
1
Unexpected sorcinelli banger, patchouli haters need not worry. Very well blended, harmonious, suave and poised. Naturally gummy.
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1
a warm and cosy vanilla that let you step into her world to make sure you’ll comeback ; sensational
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1 year ago
1
This is a very calm sweet spicy woody lovely scent for most men and some women. I love it!
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1
Envelop yourself in a warm, woody embrace with Ennui. Notes of lavender, cedarwood and vanilla create a comforting and sensual fragrance.
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1
Dense, quality scent and everyone i showed it to liked it. Average projection and good longevity.
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7 years ago
1
If you like Tauers 02 L'air du desert Marocain , you will like this one, very close to Tauers dry down from begin on. Soft, velvety, sweet.
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