Eau Noire

Name: Eau Noire by Dior
Brand: Dior

2004 · Unisex · Citrus & Fresh

Eau Noire by Dior was launched in 2004, a citrus & fresh fragrance unisex. Its accord profile is led by aromatic, soft spicy and lavender. Key notes: Lavender, Coffee and Immortelle.

At a glance

Dominant accords	aromatic, soft spicy, lavender
Key notes	Lavender, Coffee, Immortelle, Virginia Cedar
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Accord profile

aromatic13%soft spicy12%lavender11%herbal10%coffee10%sweet10%warm spicy10%fresh spicy8%vanilla8%powdery7%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Eau Noire (2004) is a unisex Oriental Fougere that opens with a sharp, herbal blend of thyme and sage. The heart is a complex weave of lavender, coffee, immortelle, Virginia cedar, and saffron, creating a dark, aromatic core. The base settles into licorice, vanilla, violet, leather, and stems greens, leaving a soft, spicy, and slightly sweet trail. With main accords of aromatic (100%), soft spicy (92%), and lavender (87%), this is a scent for collectors who appreciate unconventional compositions. It suits those who enjoy herbal, spicy, and gourmand nuances, and is ideal for evening wear or cooler months. The interplay of coffee and licorice with lavender and leather makes it distinctive and memorable.

中文簡介

Eau Noire (2004) 係一款中性東方馥奇香水，前調由百里香同鼠尾草帶出草本清香。中調融合薰衣草、咖啡、蠟菊、維珍尼亞雪松同藏紅花，營造深邃芳香核心。基調以甘草、雲呢拿、紫羅蘭、皮革同綠莖收尾，留下柔和辛辣帶甜嘅餘韻。主調為芳香（100%）、柔和辛辣（92%）同薰衣草（87%），適合鍾情草本、辛辣同美食調嘅收藏家。氣質神秘而優雅，適合晚間或涼爽季節使用。

Reference data

House	Dior
Name	Eau Noire
Launched	2004
Marketed as	Unisex
Dominant family	Citrus & Fresh
Notes recorded	12
Accords	10

Quick answers

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What are the notes in Eau Noire?

Eau Noire by Dior: top notes are Thyme and Sage; heart notes are Lavender, Coffee, Immortelle, Virginia Cedar and Saffron; base notes are Licorice, Vanilla, Violet, Leather and Stems Greens.

What accords does Eau Noire have?

The dominant accords recorded for Eau Noire are aromatic (100.0%); soft spicy (92.2%); lavender (87.3%); herbal (81.2%); coffee (78.3%).

When was Eau Noire launched?

Eau Noire by Dior was first released in 2004.

What does Eau Noire smell like?

Eau Noire is recorded as a citrus & fresh fragrance, centred on Lavender, Coffee and Immortelle.

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