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The house of Shiseido gifted the world with Nombre Noir in 1982. By character, a feminine fragrance drawing from the east and wood families. Perfumers Jean-Yves Leroy and Serge Lutens joined forces to create something truly special. Concentration — eau de parfum: exactly what it needs to be.
Brand country — Japan, with its deep-rooted relationship with the fragrance industry. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months
The note pyramid of Nombre Noir unfolds as a layered story, where notes flow without rush and without gaps. The signature of Shiseido comes through from the opening to the final trail. No excess details, only what works, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Eau de parfum keeps the right density and pace of development.
At the opening of the pyramid you sense glowing neon first notes: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Coriander and Marjoram. Exactly these 4 notes shape unexpected conceptual play that anchors the first impression immediately.
At the core of development you notice Clove, Geranium, Iris, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley and Osmanthus carrying a velvety rose-iris direction.
The accord profile is driven by these accords: Aromatic, Citrus, Gourmet and Floral without random overlap. Additional accords such as Musc, Wood, Powdery and Amber add depth to the backdrop.
At olfactory-group level the profile is anchored in Fairy, Citrus, Spicy and Aromatic. The framework further includes Wood, Floral, Whiteflower and Ambery.
In summary Nombre Noir holds a coherent structure — the opening sets direction, the heart develops the core line, and the base secures the trail. These are the scent structures best experienced through real development.
| Gender | Female |
| Brand | Shiseido |
| Segment | Luxury perfumery |
| Country | Japan |
| Website | https://corp.shiseido.com/en/ |
| Year of production | 1982 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
| License holder | Shiseido Group |
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