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Noir Genny

8.8 / 10 22 Ratings

A popular perfume by Genny for women. The release year is unknown. The scent is floral-chypre. The longevity is above-average. It is being marketed by Eurocosmesi / Coswell.
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Main accords

Floral

Chypre

Woody

Earthy

Spicy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Cardamom

Petitgrain

Heart Notes

Iris

Osmanthus

Rose

Ylang-ylang Jasmine

Jasmine

Base Notes

Oakmoss

Patchouli

Ambergris

Musk

Labdanum

Ratings

Scent

8.822 Ratings

Longevity

8.119 Ratings

Sillage

7.818 Ratings

Bottle

6.323 Ratings

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Reviews

4 in-depth fragrance descriptions

04/22/2025

9.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Greenfan1701
209 Reviews

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Greenfan1701

Very helpful Review 11

Italian Know-how

Today the package arrived. Genny Noir was sold to me at a nice price by a lovely perfumist. My heartfelt thanks go to Demeter1003.

The scent is simply brilliantly crafted; there's no other way to put it. I already have it, but today it really "hit me" again.

What is scratchy and stubborn for some is, for others (I count myself among them), a Chypre of the most pleasant, softest, roundest kind. A fragrance that is no longer created in this form today, which is more than regrettable.

Of course, one must like Chypre scents; otherwise, one is on lost ground here. It is spicy, green-floral, velvety, noble, elegant, a timeless classic of the finest kind.

These immature (meant in the best sense) "petitgrain-lemony" notes that initially emit a scent that somehow immediately transports you to Italy, this spicy aroma that - as I learned - emanates from cardamom, the Osmanthus scent, so multifaceted and floral-woody, that it is a true joy, leave me smiling delightfully.

In addition, of course (it simply has to be there), warm, softly scented jasmine, paired with joyfully sunny rose. It is simply beautiful, floral-spicy-elegant. I can only repeat myself.

The spectacular finish is also impressive, as the combination of the slightly earthy labdanum with just the right dose of amber and patchouli, as well as oak moss, means for me the fragrance paradise par excellence.

A relaxed yet very self-assured scent that the Italians masterfully know how to create, and one that you can truly wear with great pride.

05/03/2022

9.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Minigolf
2554 Reviews

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Minigolf

4

No "rabbit's foot," but as lively as its owner!

Once again, such a play on words!?! But this time, somewhat serious ;-))
A lightly "animalic" chypre that hops right in front of my nose! And I mean that in the best way. And it knows no shyness. It stays with me until the next day. In doing so, it goes through all the scent elements that make a "true chypre." Forward and backward!
Seen forward, it starts with a fresh-balsamic spiciness that in many other fragrances is only intended for the base. Then it transitions into a grand floral garden. This garden offers everything that summer blooms have to offer, from spicy-fruity roses to slightly green jasmine to powdery iris. The intended base, which hovers in between, is also fantastic. Musk, amber, patchouli, and oakmoss greet joyfully. But now the scent runs partly backward again, the flowers take center stage. And it makes turns like the aforementioned rabbit.. Because the "balsams" from the "actually-base" in the top note re-emerge more strongly from the background and unite with the whole. This too is "alive," and inside it goes back and forth! Fantastic! Here the "rabbit bites its own foot," and happily keeps running! It does not flee. It wants you to "get it" ;-))
Wonderful variant of the "UR-Genny"!!

04/18/2014

10Scent

Irene6177
56 Reviews

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Irene6177

Very helpful Review 9

One of those animalistic scents.....

...that you can't forget. Not sweet at all, rather spicy-heavy, I can clearly smell jasmine...the fragrance captivates you - from my perspective and for my feeling - right from the start, it has a slight oriental touch that is not overwhelming. The green-spicy-jasmine opening has a wonderful transition to patchouli and ylang-ylang.....I perceive this scent at exactly that point like a close, silky fabric that hugs the body and gives the wearer grandeur and self-confidence. When you wear Genny, you don't need much else.....the fragrance is a tribute to women with style for the real, beautiful, aesthetic....musk at the end is just the right highlight....I imagine this perfume with both a stunning evening gown by Oscar de la Renta and cool jeans....whoever lets Genny touch their skin can wear anything else too, and do it with verve! I love this scent...even if I can't wear it every day, it has to fit, especially with my mood....today is such a day, the world belongs to me, with GENNY!!!

01/26/2014

10Scent 5Longevity 5Sillage

Somebody
227 Reviews

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Somebody

Top Review

Returned to Life

or Comment the Second.

I am now writing the comment for Genny Noir for the second time, as the first version disappeared somewhere into Nirvana upon submission and I unfortunately hadn't saved the text anywhere. So, a bit of busywork on a Sunday.

I will simply assert that Genny Noir is the reincarnation of the scent of Rivara Hanorah from the 80s, of which I own a mini. It is distributed by Morris, Parma, and the EdP is packaged in a slim, cylindrical bottle as seen in the picture. Although packaging is not everything, I preferred the "old" version of the almost triangular bottle with a black cap, which appeared to me like an Asian character, much better and, in my opinion, fits the scent more appropriately, but more on that later.

Despite extensive research, I found only a rather scant listing of notes on a retailer's website, which I submitted for correction, but that was rejected. These are the notes:
Top note: Iris, Jasmine
Heart note: Patchouli, Ylang-Ylang
Base note: Musk, Amber
For the chemists among you, here are the details on the packaging. Perhaps someone can make something of it and submit more complete notes for correction:
Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Cinnamate, Benzyl Salicylate, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citral, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene, Carboxaldehyde, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

In comparison with my old mini, both scents are very similar. Only the top note of the mini has suffered a bit over time. However, it is stronger and longer-lasting in the base, which I would attribute to the stricter regulations and the resulting reformulation.

Genny Noir starts floral-green and radiant, which I would attribute in part to the aldehydes. I can also clearly perceive rose here, supported by other flowers, in my opinion jasmine and lily of the valley. The floral note is increasingly complemented by a dark green-mossy, almost piercing accord. I suspect oakmoss and possibly patchouli as the main culprits. As it develops, the green becomes significantly more embracing and softer, acquiring a beautifully elegant note.

This is a floral chypre as it should be. In the heart, it is somewhat scratchy and obstinate, but with an elegance and class that couldn't be more beautiful. The sillage is moderate and the longevity is average.

Since Genny Noir is rarely offered, I almost fear that it will soon disappear from the market again, especially since it does not necessarily align with the current trend, which seems to favor sweeter and gourmand scents. In any case, I am very glad to have secured a bottle of it and can warmly recommend it to all chypre lovers. And perhaps the old adage holds true in this case: the dead live longer…