Or Noir by Haute Fragrance Company HFC
Men 2017
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Description
Or Noir by Haute Fragrance Company HFC is an oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2017, this composition was created by perfumer Vincent Ricord. Upon opening, elemi intertwines with cardamom and Italian lemon; the heart reveals a harmony of orange, spicy notes, and sandalwood; while the base anchors the essence with leather, cedar, and musk.
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
724 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
237 votes
Season
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300 votes
Time of day
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141 votes
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About Or Noir
Or Noir by Haute Fragrance Company HFC is an oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2017, this composition was created by perfumer Vincent Ricord. Upon opening, elemi intertwines with cardamom and Italian lemon; the heart reveals a harmony of orange, spicy notes, and sandalwood; while the base anchors the essence with leather, cedar, and musk.
Spices Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
143 votes
Sillage
Tied for the lead Moderate / Strong
142 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
148 votes
Value perception
Tied for the lead A little expensive / Fair price
111 votes
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kjarr
This Or noir is a fragrance that barely evolves, staying on the skin and only fading slightly in intensity over time. It’s a spicy musk, but without any fear: neither the spices are harsh nor the musk overwhelming; everything is perfectly balanced. The citrus notes linger in the background, very rounded like the perfume itself, just as the sandalwood helps soften it. The spice blend is sublime, with no single note dominating—all well-integrated. The musk creates that ‘white bubble’ effect that holds everything in without letting anything escape, rounding out the fragrance without being sweet or cloying, and taming the sharpness of the cardamom and citrus. Good longevity, around 8-9 hours; it projects strongly for the first hour, then that bubble lasts until the end. Perfect for unisex wear and cold or fresh seasons, though I haven’t tried it in summer yet. Very pleasant and loved by those around me. As my first perfume from this house, I absolutely adored it.