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Home Fragrances Christian Lacroix Noir

Eau de parfum

Christian Lacroix Noir

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Male

Segment:

Lux perfumes

Fragrance information:

Since 2007, Noir Christian Lacroix has never stopped surprising. This is a masculine fragrance rooted in the fern and wood families. Its authors — perfumers Yves Cassar and Pascal Gaurin. The fragrance is presented as eau de parfum.

The sillage is delicate — an intimate cloud that stays close to the skin. A subtle fragrance: the longevity is low, which suits its gentle character. Country of origin — France: no wonder the fragrance turned out this refined. Noir Christian Lacroix unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.

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The note pyramid of Noir is shaped as a continuous scent journey, where notes flow smoothly and sequentially. The creative approach of Christian Lacroix is recognizable in the way notes appear and fade. No excess details, only what works, and the composition keeps a clear direction. Eau de parfum keeps the depth and body this composition needs.

The accord architecture is built around these accords: Citrus, Musc, Wood and Powdery without random overlap. Secondary accord layers such as Spicy add depth to the backdrop. The gender direction is masculine, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived. In wear duration Low points to a sustained drydown presence. In trail behavior Weak defines the projection profile in space.

At the opening of the pyramid you catch cardamom-peppery opening notes: Ginger and Saffron.

When the opening settles you detect Cardamom and Iris carrying a warm-spicy direction.

At olfactory-group level the profile is anchored in Spicy, Floral, Wood and Musk. From a family perspective the fragrance belongs to Fern and Wood.

Overall Noir reads as a cohesive composition — the opening sets direction, the central phase adds depth, and the base secures the trail. These are the fragrances best understood on skin.

Pascal Gaurin
Senior Perfumer
Yves Cassar
Perfumer

Gender	Male
Brand	Christian Lacroix
Segment	Luxury perfumery
Country	France
Website	https://www.christian-lacroix.com/
Year of production	2007
Status	Produced
Concentration	Eau de parfum

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Composition pyramid

Ginger

Saffron

Cardamom

Iris

Cedar

Vetiver

musk

Top notes

Ginger Saffron

Heart notes

Cardamom Iris

Base notes

Cedar Vetiver musk

Families

Fern

Wood

Persistence

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Sillage

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