Top Notes 
Bitter orange
Ginger
Mandarin orange
Heart Notes 
Kulfi
Jasmine
Rose
Orange blossom
Base Notes 
Mastic
Vanilla
Amber
Sandalwood
05/19/2024
RhythmnHues
51 Reviews
RhythmnHues
4
An Elegant Oriental
At first, I’ll admit the Gourmand trend felt a bit excessive to me—cloyingly sweet, heavy, and often bordering on juvenile. Too many feel unbalanced, with syrupy notes drowning out any structure or restraint. But Noir pour Femme is in a league of its own.
Crafted with an exotic finesse by the supremely talented Sonia Constant (a personal favorite), it’s a fragrance that wears its opulence with grace. The opening bursts like an overturned spice rack—Cardamom, Nutmeg, Ginger, Cinnamon, and Black Pepper tumble forth. On my skin, the Ginger, Nutmeg, and Black Pepper take the lead, cutting through the vanillic sweetness with a fiery edge that’s both bold and elegant.
Then, something lovely simmers underneath—like hints of apple pie or dried raisins. A whisper of a Grojsman-esque Rose tiptoes in, flanked by airy Orange Blossoms, buoyed effortlessly by a dash of Hedione. And just like that, the fragrance begins to bloom. The presence of Lily of the Valley brings a creamy-soft floralcy that polishes the rough edges and smooths the transition into an indulgent heart.
It gradually deepens into something richer, creamier—true to its kulfi-inspired soul. There’s a lactonic silkiness here, woven with soft musks and a suggestion of sandalwood (perhaps a touch of Javanol). Musks like Ethylene Brassylate or Musk-T may sound unassuming, but in this context, they’re magic—powdery, vanillic, and quietly radiant from top to base, extending the wear and bringing a dreamy softness.
True to early Tom Ford tradition (think pre-Lauder refinement), this is a suave, unisex gourmand that doesn’t shout—it speaks. Elegantly. If you love gourmands, this is an easy yes. And even if you don’t, try it anyway. It’s not brash, not too sweet, and never overbearing. Just a beautifully balanced spicy-sweet-ambery creation that proves why artistry still matters in perfumery.
9.5/10
Crafted with an exotic finesse by the supremely talented Sonia Constant (a personal favorite), it’s a fragrance that wears its opulence with grace. The opening bursts like an overturned spice rack—Cardamom, Nutmeg, Ginger, Cinnamon, and Black Pepper tumble forth. On my skin, the Ginger, Nutmeg, and Black Pepper take the lead, cutting through the vanillic sweetness with a fiery edge that’s both bold and elegant.
Then, something lovely simmers underneath—like hints of apple pie or dried raisins. A whisper of a Grojsman-esque Rose tiptoes in, flanked by airy Orange Blossoms, buoyed effortlessly by a dash of Hedione. And just like that, the fragrance begins to bloom. The presence of Lily of the Valley brings a creamy-soft floralcy that polishes the rough edges and smooths the transition into an indulgent heart.
It gradually deepens into something richer, creamier—true to its kulfi-inspired soul. There’s a lactonic silkiness here, woven with soft musks and a suggestion of sandalwood (perhaps a touch of Javanol). Musks like Ethylene Brassylate or Musk-T may sound unassuming, but in this context, they’re magic—powdery, vanillic, and quietly radiant from top to base, extending the wear and bringing a dreamy softness.
True to early Tom Ford tradition (think pre-Lauder refinement), this is a suave, unisex gourmand that doesn’t shout—it speaks. Elegantly. If you love gourmands, this is an easy yes. And even if you don’t, try it anyway. It’s not brash, not too sweet, and never overbearing. Just a beautifully balanced spicy-sweet-ambery creation that proves why artistry still matters in perfumery.
9.5/10
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