Or Noir piqued my interest because it was mentioned by a certain influencer, and the notes also appealed to me. Unfortunately, I can't verify the hype mentioned in Russia, as I'm not proficient in the language, but I'll just take the word of the aforementioned influencer at this point.
Unfortunately, Or Noir did not meet my expectations. The reason for this is simply its similarity to other well-known fragrances that are also significantly cheaper. Here I would mention "Rehab | Initio," "Spicebomb | Viktor & Rolf," and "Reflection Man | Amouage." I simply cannot ignore this similarity. The only difference is the leather note, which is noticeable in the base. However, that is just not enough uniqueness for me, and I don't particularly like this leather note. It simply doesn't come across well. I had the same issue with some Memo creations. Or Noir is a sweet spicy fragrance, just like many others, nothing more and nothing less.
My theory on why Or Noir will never experience a big hype: Or Noir fails to create a completely new direction like Aventus or Sauvage, which will embed itself in people's minds. Or Noir is a fragrance that will always lead a shadowy existence.
The price isn't that crazy in my opinion: Roja, Xerjoff, Tom Ford are priced at a similar level. Of course, it's not a bargain, but it's also not extreme, as it is with some Rojas. The longevity is good and leaves nothing to be desired, but after 8-9 hours, Or Noir is no longer perceptible on my skin. The sillage is good and noticeable for 4-5 hours at arm's length, but becomes close to the skin after about 7 hours.
Unfortunately, I probably just expected too much and really fell for the hype.
For my nose, it's a perfectly balanced signature scent. I hope this fragrance stays undiscovered. In search of the best pear scent without being too sweet, this one is just right. Maybe it still has a chance with you?!
I can absolutely understand the "hype," let's call it enthusiasm. It got to me too. I love this scent; it's perfect for me. But I needed 2-3 tries to really appreciate it.
Fragrances are ultimately a matter of personal taste. You simply didn't find your preference here. I could never get excited about the hype around Aventus either. It's just not for me, even though thousands of others would probably love to bathe in it.
However, even though it might not align with my personal taste, I don't question the hype around it, as everyone decides for themselves what they like and how they want to smell.
However, even though it might not align with my personal taste, I don't question the hype around it, as everyone decides for themselves what they like and how they want to smell.