Ombre Noire

11 reseñas

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• wildkatzen

  October 24, 2018

  

  A unique batch that wakes your interest immediately: a fresh woody oriental. I agree with other forums; it’s exact to that masala mix, different Indian cooking spices that give it unique flavor and aroma characteristics that awaken the senses. Those who have been to an Indian restaurant will remember. There are as many masala varieties as combinations one can make: cinnamon, coriander, fennel, cardamom, black pepper, nutmeg, etc.

• FanDeDuneVintage

  April 25, 2019

  

  I just want to say it’s a true pleasure to have this bottle of this exotic Lalique specimen, which has become one of my favorites in less than a year and a half of testing perfumes. Ombre Noire arrived thanks to a fellow “addict” who brings select perfumes to Colombia; he’s also an avid collector of uncommon pieces, isolated from the easily accessible (not necessarily unobtainable). I’d heard about it by late 2017 and told myself, “I don’t know how, but sooner or later I’ll get this.” The ecstasy of Encre Noire and its flankers was decisive; upon hearing Ombre Noire was coming, I grabbed it immediately, especially given its difficult acquisition on our continent as a market reference in the Middle East, India, and surrounding areas. My olfactory expectations were high. Its physical presentation is faithful to the saga’s sophisticated minimalism, though it differs with a box of contrasting shiny vertical stripes against matte ones, featuring luxurious gold text. The transparent bottle keeps the Noire brothers’ silhouette but boasts a striking fluted cylindrical cap, crowned by a low-relief emblem of the beautiful radial four-swallow logo; the texture replicates a fine wood piece. The liquid’s color promises positive sensations. The scent opens with a rich cognac liqueur explosion, integrating fig leaves with chlorophyll sweetness and refined tobacco that pairs well with a whisper of cinnamon. A tea leaf-like note is also perceived. Over time, its resinous block emerges, giving it a spiritual aura; an eclectic spirituality, without creed. The blend awakens a warm joy, a ceremonial, elegant, and opulent composition. Simultaneously, the papyrus evokes the dry smell of old books, reinforcing mysticism while contrasting with sweet tones (nothing cloying). The dry down takes a fresh turn with mint, resinous and herbal traces, plus noble cedar as a foundation. It reminds me a bit of Bvlgari Man In Black. This perfume, winking at high-end luxury, goes beyond giving a pleasant aroma, shifting the mind on a journey to other latitudes, imagining a city in India, Indonesia, or the landscapes of Morocco, Egypt. It adorns the spicy oriental family and makes it a trend. Rating: A resounding 10.

• jerry drake

  February 17, 2020

  

  If you haven’t stepped foot in a real forest in years, knowing only the grey city trees, Ombre Noire will literally drop you into an autumn forest glowing in all its facets. The first impression is fresh, like stepping into the forest’s shade to escape the sun and realizing it’s autumn, not summer. A subtly mentholated bergamot emerges, incredibly fresh and pleasant, a clear spectacle before the spicy and woody elements arrive around a fine, classy liquor note. It doesn’t roar arrogantly, but it’s well-perceptible and superbly elegant; an intense, dark scent with a seductive power rarely seen. It’s an absolute king—you have to try it with patience, like admiring a work of art, to feel immersed in an atmosphere evoking the spirit and magic of the Far East. A very masculine fragrance with great longevity on skin, full of glamour and a hard-to-find style (you have to hunt before prices rise), which I was able to try thanks to the kindness of Sejano 77.

• fire_flex

  April 25, 2023

  

  A masterpiece that starts with a wonderful spicy opening—not the typical pepper, but like a live Indian bazaar preparing chai, a truly unique experience. Paired with an amber and woody accord, it’s a perfume meant to be analyzed and enjoyed, not worn casually; it has complexity. I believe Karine Dubreuil-Sereni has given us the best version of the line: deep, sophisticated, masculine, with nods to the old school and the Far East. Worth trying once in a lifetime if you live in this aromatic world.

• vitodito

  October 23, 2023

  

  My review doesn’t ask for balloons, but it’s honest and objective if you don’t have an expert nose… It seems like a horrible smell, a mix of Indian food and old cologne. At first, it smells like a low-quality spice bazaar in Istanbul sold as premium, just like the perfume. And as it dries down, it gets worse: it adds the scent of colognes from decades ago that grandpas used. Unbearable. Sorry to say that.

• vitodito

  November 15, 2023

  

  To be honest and objective, unless you have an expert nose… I find it a horrible smell, a mix of Indian food and old-fashioned cologne. At first spray, it smells like a low-quality spice bazaar in Istanbul being sold as premium. As it dries, it gets worse, adding the scent of colognes from decades ago that grandpas used. Unwearable. I’m sorry.

• adryens

  September 15, 2024

  

  Its combination of notes reminds me of licorice. A balsamic licorice I smelled back in the 80s in some pharmacy candy or candy store, I couldn’t place it exactly. A very elegant and opulent perfume. Sincerely, it smells much more expensive than it costs, as this house is used to doing. If this were a TF, no one would be surprised. Velvet licorice, amber, a light cognac accent… a bit of tobacco appears in the dry down, but it’s not sweet tobacco. Scent: Uniqueness ★★★★★ Longevity: ★★★★☆ Sillage: ★★★★☆ Versatility: ★★☆☆☆ Presentation: ★★★★☆ Value: Quality/Price ★★★★★. In short: “The most elegant thing you can buy for under $70”. Ideal occasion: Autumn night date. Alternative: Ambre Sultan by Serge Lutens. Blind buy? 👍 Total: ★★★★★.

• adryens

  September 19, 2024

  

  It reminds me of the balsamic licorice I used to hear in the 80s from some pharmacy candy. It’s elegant and opulent, smelling much more expensive than it costs, which is typical for this house. If it were an EDT, I wouldn’t be surprised at all. Velvet licorice, amber, cognac… as it dries down, a non-sweet tobacco emerges. A singular aroma with excellent value. The most elegant option for under $70. Perfect for dates or autumn nights. Alternative: Ambre Sultan by Serge Lutens. Buy blind: yes.

• robhiguera

  November 9, 2024

  

  Walking out, it smells like tobacco, fig tree, mentholated bergamot, and cognac; as it develops, it recalls chai spices and desserts, finishing with a honeyed amber base of cured wood, like tobacco pipes soaked in cognac. Then incense and myrrh gain strength with the sweetness of tonka bean, while cinnamon and tobacco give it a dark tone without being smoky. It’s an exquisite, elegant, and masculine scent, but its longevity and sillage are low, though it lasts longer on clothes and sometimes reaches a bit. A top olfactory experience. Here in the desert, I can’t judge if it smells like a forest.

• robhiguera

  November 20, 2024

  

  At first, it smells of tobacco, fig, mentholated bergamot, and cognac, reminiscent of chai blends or desserts, with a sweet amber and woody base that brings to mind cured tobacco pipes soaked in cognac. Later, incense and myrrh take over with tonka, while cinnamon and tobacco add a dark tone without being smoky. It’s unique, elegant, and masculine, but the longevity and sillage are low, unless worn on heavy clothes. A top olfactory experience, though I wonder how it would smell in a forest given I’m currently in the desert.

• elgranpol69

  September 14, 2025

  

  Ombre Noir is like liquor-soaked tobacco with myrrh, sprinkled with cinnamon, incense, tonka, and dry, rough woods. It tries to be the perfect classic for mature people, projecting serenity and confidence, but the quality doesn’t elevate beyond that; it just ends up as another spicy scent. It’s ideal if you get it as a gift or catch it on sale, but nothing more.