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CoolEsh54 – :
This fragrance was one of the few options I had to pick from. Either this, Grey Vetiver EDP, or Noir Extreme. I wore Extreme a few nights ago and felt I already owned enough sweet fragrances, so bye that one went. Between Grey Vetiver and Anthracite, which do you think I went with? *drum roll*
Anthracite! Not too many fragrances that I own are simply just dry woody and spicy all at once. There is no sweetness to this fragrance and I like that a lot. It is a very unique and bold scent. I first sampled this last September. Loving it at first sniff. Almost buying a bottle near Christmas, I waited for the right time to buy this one. Fall and winter are the perfect time to wear this one. It’s bold, sexy, and a powerhouse scent. I bought from Holt Renfrew, and they were having a 15% off sale. So I skipped out on quite a few other fragrances to get this one. It’s spicy, cold, metallic, and raw. Nothing comes close to smelling this original.
Most men will love this one. I certainly do.
10/10
тимур 18 – :
As macho a scent as any I’ve smelt before. I could imagine Stallone wearing this into a cigar chomping barbers shop of the late 70s.
Kind of a close, but updated version of “Aramis concentree” with a dirty and dry tobacco- the real thing. I already have the concentree which is probably the same high level of quality I likely won’t need this but I did notice a lot of female attention with this on. The drydown is really smooth…
giorgosbg – :
I’m only about 45 min through the perfume. This will make everyone else in the room smell like a teen pom-pom girl, regardless of what perfume they’re wearing. It even reminds me a bit of freshly applied Kouros. It’s an old smell, old as in for older men and way before the 00’s. Bitter, green and hella bold.
rugal – :
Ottimo profumo ma non per tutti. Sconsiglio il blind buy… anzi ritengo necessario procurarsi qualche campioncino e testarlo a lungo prima di lanciarsi in giudizi affrettati. Dopo 12 ore la fragranza è ben presente sia nelle note speziate che in quelle legnose e sempre in modo armonioso.
Proprio con questa fragranza ho imparato bene a riconoscere l’ebano sempre presente dall’inizio alla fine… e per fine s’intende il giorno dopo 🙂
Devo dire che non tolleravo molto le fragranze speziate calde ma con questo Noir Anthracite sto imparando ad apprazzarle. E l’ estate, in sicilia, dove abito, non mi aiuta in questa convivenza. Sono certo che dall’autunno inoltrato in poi se indossato la sera, mentre fuori piove, sarà molto gradito. Un’ ondata di calore avvolgente.
Sasha Sereda – :
Spicy Green leather. Quite majestic smelling, IMO. It does remind me of Narciso R for Men but since that one is discontinued (I think?) this is a great alternative. Loads of galbanum for me.
MissKitty – :
Spicy Green leather. Quite majestic smelling, IMO. It does remind me of Narciso R for Men but since that one is discontinued (I think?) this is a great alternative. Loads of galbanum for me.
misha.lebed – :
Yes, this smells like cold slate/ stone, with a bit of florals.
It is modern and unique, and I like it.
But Narciso Rodriguez for Him, does this theme of wet concrete/ stone better.
No need to have both, in my opinion.
voran – :
Morbid and cold slates of stone. Not for everyone. Do not blind buy!
shilova_victoria – :
Nosferatu’s clothing probably smells like TF Noir Anthracite. Do you remember that guy?
I know it’s hard to imagine, but this thing really smells like a wet cellar with mold and webs. The initial blast of it would make some people run from you as far as they can. Very earthy and very impudent.
But you know, I love this one. I love Tom Ford which is challenging himself creating more and more vanguard fragrances. This is a modern Fahrenheit – love or hate. It has BEAUTIFUL sillage, but it’s ugly if you dig nose into skin or blotter.
If you smelled Noir and Noir Extreme:
– and Noir Extreme is better for you, you’ll definitely not like Anthracite.
– and Noir is better than Noir Extreme, you would like Anthracite probably.
Do not blind buy despite it’s amazing but very special.
Dzhek-007 – :
Mostly Sichuan pepper and woods with some ginger and bergamot to brighten it up slightly. But it’s got this earthiness and a kind of minerality to it that’s intriguing. It’s kind of old school masculine/RL Polo Green meets Demeter Zombie For Him or something. I dunno. It’s odd, but kind of addictive.
DENISDEE – :
Damn, Man this stuff is Potent Masculine, Probably wont sell well in this generation, with the unisex frenzy going on. I could only see an Older Man 50 or greater, like my uncle he’s 62, he would love this.
гаара пустини – :
This has already disappeared from Sephora, which is notoriously strict for removing any scents that don’t sell well, I predict it will be discontinued before next winter. Stock up! I see Anthracite Noir going for double or triple its current price in a couple of years online.
*officially discontinued (in Canada at least.) I asked the Tom Ford SA for this and they looked at me like I just asked them if they had any information about a missing person from 1973.
i4udo – :
Extremely good, strong and soft perfume, intense, and definitely male fragrance. Specific, not everyone will like it, but its development is very and extremely good.
Durability is also very good, 12 + hours.
yuam – :
I like this fragrance alot. It has an old school vibe to it. My initial smell I thought it was like Ralph Lauren Polo greens grandson. It will be a great wear in the fall and winter. I give it an 8 of 10.
rrrrrr – :
Definitely an otherworldly fragrance. It has a tendency of being classic but at the same time something unknown and interesting. Worth wearing it for couple of times to understand this unique scent. It surely gives you one of a kind of emotion.
Seamntaut – :
This is what TF Noir, the original, should have smelled like.
Not for the beginner noses. Niche standards.
uwq121speagoessenda – :
Intial impression MARIJUANA !
hazik73 – :
The Metallic one! This fragrance is quite underrated, in the sense that the name, the scent profile & the bottle couldn’t do anymore justice to the theme – Anthracite.
As a minimalist, in fashion & lifestyle this fits the bill pretty good for someone like me. I’m usually in monochrome colours, and charcoals/blacks/ whites a big part of my winter rotation – Noir Anthracite is more like a mood extension to my wardrobe. I can also say its meant for that Saint Laurent Biker & Boots chic look. Or the Navy Cos Overcoat & Common Projects in Early Autumn.
Another impressive factor i’d like to point out has to be the uniqueness !! I bet nothing like anything you’d have smelt before.
I would strictly restrict it to colder season.
Longevity – 10 Hrs
Projection – 3 Hrs (Soft)
жопа мира – :
Love Anthracite…. Earthy, masculine… I kind of get a slight mineral, smoky, cigarette ashy aroma. Unique. It isn’t a projection monster but there was a small scent cloud around me. It did garner me a compliment while at the movies (from the test sprays acquired at Macy’s before the movie). I could smell it occassionally and others near me could too apparently hence the unsolicited compliments. Honestly when I first sprayed it, it seemed very fleeting but all of a sudden about 15 min later it started to turn on with sexy waft of this awesome aroma. Recommended.
wkareta – :
I absolutely like this fragrance. If you get a fragrance from the 80s and mix it up with the any fragrance from the Tom Ford line .. you will get Noir Anthracite.
supermen1988 – :
Dark-ish spices mixed in iron bowl. Very nice. Projection is really good too. Not for a shy boy.
Scent 10/10
Sillage 8/10
Longevity 10/10
djeyazedutUGX – :
Absolutely love this for men. One of the most sophisticated and sexy fragrances I’ve ever smelled for men.
dima-102010 – :
What Mr.Smith from the Matrix movies would wear
dgoker-xxx – :
Smells great , unique , musculine , serious
cvu888JeomiWogkig – :
Amazing 10/10
salta – :
As an amateur to fragrances and all the hermetic universe that surrounds them, I have always been a bit frustrated for not being able to discern the most of times the notes that make up a chord. I know it is difficult because when two or more notes form a chord they lose their individual identity.
That is why I must look for some little tricks to discern the components of a fragrance when they are familiar to me.
TOM FOR NOIR ANTHRACITE, is a wonderful, sensual, bold and tremendously masculine fragrance. I know that I like it because something in it was so much familiar, but I can’t discern it.
So here comes the analisis procedure: Once in the shop I sprayed a big amount on a blotter and keep it meticulously so I could smell it for several days while the more volatile and light components disappear, leaving those that form the core of the composition.
The wait had its reward, because after several days and after disappearing the woody-ambery notes that remained in the blotter for several days, the core component that was so familiar was showed clearly: the same mix of vetiveryl acetate and evernyl, the same base note from Terre d’Hermes edp. I love this fascinating and ultra masculine chord.
Denitively a must have.
shokir – :
i love this smell even though i don’t find it very wearable. to me this smells just like a freshly cleaned gun. solvents, gun oil, spent gunpowder and metal.
lxqsfnhcead – :
I wouldn’t class this scent as daring as a select few seem to. The best word to describe this scent is “serious”.
I own a more than a few older fragrances “retro” for want of a better word, but , because this was created particularly to smell like coal “which it does”, it limited the creative license Tom Ford had to release a more fuller fragrance.
Interesting-ish release though. I’m still bemused at the current release price, for what the scent actually offers.
If you’re looking for a formal, austere fragrance, look no further. This would fit the role perfectly.
VadyaV – :
To me it smells a bit like TDH drydown.After the citrus is all gone and your left with just the base.Not for me,i like the bottle with the gold cap better.
I do not find this one pleasant at all.
sany8bk – :
one word: DARING.
that describes it the best to me (actually a pretty accurate word to describe tom
ford frags as a whole,but it suits this particular one the most)
absolutely brilliant, deep cutting metalic, manly…DARING (MEN only;)
mvi68 – :
This strongly reminds me of Black Ebony by Bella Bellissima.
Not as musty and mouldy, much drier and has a definite coal/graphite quality. Very cool fragrance, I like this one a lot.
Very tenacious (24h) and projection is huge.
Ebony becomes more and more prominent. Quite a bold and hard fragrance. Not for everyone clearly but it’s an excellent fragrance.
geka68 – :
A M A Z I N G!!!! M E N S O N L Y!!!!
Indiacatholiccom – :
I don’t know what Cheersdrivel has been smelling,but,it certainly isn’t this fragrance.
I bought this several weeks ago, and while I liked the fact Tom Ford have gone down the route of bringing out a gentleman’s fragrance instead of another sweet unisex offering, I thought it was pretty underwhelming.
anthracite, is obviously another word for coal, so, it’s obviously trying to imitate what a piece of coal smells like, and I must say, it pulled it off.
This fragrance is quite dry and aromatic. I didn’t get great projection but it did have very good staying power. I just felt that the fragrance was a little flat, it need something else in it to bulk it out a little and to make it a bit more interesting.
This would do well for a guy’s that dress in snappy suits or who are frequently in meetings for their chosen professions,but,other than that, I’m struggling to see what purpose this would fill in all honesty.
I sold my bottle shortly after I purchased it. While I can appreciate the route they took with this fragrance and the concept in which it was built around, it just seemed a bit boring to me and I struggled to come up with occasions in which I’d wear it.
I have to comment on the bottle too, extremely nice reflective grey bottle imitating the colour and appearance of coal…nice touch.
I don’t think it’s worth the money for what it is but you will know, anything under the Tom Ford banner comes at a premium cost.
This is quite a serious formal scent in my opinion. I’m not usually one for putting ages on fragrances but I can’t see many youngster gravitating towards this fragrance.
If you’re in your younger years, I’d sample this first. I wouldn’t class this is safe blind buy material.
If Tom Ford brings another masculine fragrance out and calls it ” Black Incense ” and models it around incense with Labdanum and frankincense playing supporting roles, I’d be all over it.
I hope they decide to keep down this route, I’m getting all too tired will all these sweet scents now. Market is saturated with them !
HHamkewsN – :
Imagine putting your nose into a mug of stale beer stuffed with about 20 cigarette butts… This is what the cryptkeeper wears on a date with swamp man’s daughter and she digs it.
Meodn898Unlogrere – :
I sampled this with a friend, and I must be anosmic to most of this perfume. I could only smell some Sichuan pepper, and not very strong either. I could smell nothing else, so to me this is a very boring and pointless perfume.
My friend on the other hand described it as an old fashioned masculine perfume, with added smell of burned wood from an old fire. He remembered the smell from when he cleaned up and removed an old cottage that had burned down. It was exactly the same smell to him. I did not smell any of that.
It’s funny that two persons can smell so different things from the same perfume. We had a good laugh about this. Neither of us will buy a bottle.
ta6ak – :
Should have been named Noir Anthracite “Black Pepper Ultra Intense Extreme Edition”. Nose hair searing and instant headache. I would rather wear 30 sprays of Secretions Magnifique. Top note of Trinidad Scorpion, middle note of Ghost Pepper, base note of Carolina Reaper.
пролеска – :
Amazing and very masculine scent.
komysheva – :
If you love daring, mature, masculine, modern fragrances, this one is for you.
Projection:Beeeast
Sillage:Neck Breaker
Duration:10+ on my skin
Olegarh2777 – :
This smells like TF’s foray into the world of Ambroxan= a classier, more mature version of Luna Rossa Carbon. I find it interesting that a lot of reviewers mention a woody character in this- I get hardly any at all. The picture in the advertisement is waaaay off, Mr. Ford. This is a cool, austere, metallic, earthy scent that does not invite anyone into one’s personal space. It keeps its distance, unapproachable and aloof. I imagine an impeccably dressed boss-bureaucrat smelling something like this. I must admit, it has grown on me throughout the day of wearing it- I want to keep smelling it. Definitely not without its merits, and I can see myself one day owning a bottle, but not until I get that promotion….
clearad – :
This is really starting to grow on me. Wether you like it or not, you have to admit this is a breath of fresh air, compared to alle the sweet tonka and aquatic ambergris scents being released today. Cudos to Tom for taking a risk in the designer segment.
Олег евгений – :
Anthracite..
if aliens from another planet will come to earth this will be there’s smell!
this is indeed like its name from another planet.
keds1507 – :
So unique, very masculine, long lasting. One of the sexiest smells I own.
oRealScandy – :
Is it me or does this smell like a more current and better version of quorum?
foxsmile86 – :
The true aramis clone with less leather and charm! Tom ford scents are much inspired by vintage scents. Although i prefer to buy the classic aramis! Which is also less expensive and more authentic!
garry65 – :
First spray is like terre de hermes but dry down is between tzar van cleef and cartier de santos.
Its good but not with this price.
fierce75 – :
My partner really can’t stand this, but it’s a real departure from my usual L’eau D’isseys and Valentino Uomos etc. Plus, I wear what I enjoy, not to impress others. I love the heavy, uncompromising masculinity this has in spades and as I said, it’s very different to anything else I have, or have had. A definite winner for me, even if I do end up getting kicked out onto the street for it
unitazzz – :
This is really great – not really a flanker of the Noir line, since it can easily stand on its own. A metallic approach on cypress old fashioned scents that makes Noir Anthracite feel masculine, bold, contemporary and special. “Kaurg” below on his own review caught it so right talking about “antiseptically clean / ashy bitter cold freshness” that makes this a scent that the male members of the Cullen family from the Twilight Saga could use. It’s a love from me.
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*This review was written after several full wearings of the perfume and not just after smelling this on paper or on wrist.
cruicymum – :
How deep is your love? Are you so in love with a fragrance profile that it’s OK for you to project an image of a bleak and cold character? Or maybe you exist in isolation, where a social image isn’t relevant? My answer to both of these questions was ‘no’. I really like the antiseptically clean ashy bitter cold freshness of Anthracite, even though it somehow also reminds me of bitter-sour male body odour. It is really exceptional, and you will stand out of the crowd wearing it. But I would rather wear Allure Homme Sport and be approached as a friendly human being rather than a vampire, although the latter would seem to be more interesting option in abstraction. Anthracite signals danger, it marks your territory. Otherwise than that, it could be used just for oneself, but for that purpose it’s a bit expensive for me. Performance is adequate for this kind of a scent. You most definitely don’t want to over-spray this one. Or, if you’re a vampire, you just might want to do that.
(And please stop saying that it’s similar to Aramis! Anthracite has a much cleaner, fresher and more modern profile and the overall feel is radically different.)
JolleyEcorypE – :
Tom Ford Noir Anthracite seems like a notable departure in the signature line’s Noir series, a pungent, spicy chypre.
It involves a heavy dose of pepper mixed with woods, primarily, with some citrus hints at the beginning. It’s a pungent nod to the chypre genre while seemingly not a chypre itself. It’s spicy but not so much to overwhelm the woody contributors of cedar and sandalwood, which smooth out the influence of the Sichuan pepper, which by itself is toward the animalic side of pepper, specifically, and spice, generally.
To me, the connection to the private blend line’s now-discontinued masterpiece Italian Cypress is indisputable, if only faint.
Its performance is robust, so that’s a credit to its value if you enjoy the scent. I enjoy it somewhat and might wear it regularly if I already had it but given the existence of Italian Cypress and Halston Z-14, Noir Anthracite has comparatively little value despite being a decent scent. It’s neither the masterpiece nor the affordable counterpart. It’s stuck in between, somewhat overpriced for what it is, as $171 for 100ml and $122 for 50ml retail.
7 out of 10
vetalian – :
So i finally had chance to sink my nose in to a paper strip of this bad boy.
I can understand why the average person wont gravitate towards this scent but for me…i like it.
Do you kbow what this smells like? It smells like cocaine. This is the smell of blow.
Dont ask me how I know..just trust me.
I partied in my 20’s.
Norbettgpc – :
Nice quality scent that is pretty boring after a few wears. Pepper seems to be the new big thing at the mainstream fragrance stores. Can’t really find too many faults but just not remarkable.
Talk of this being a classic masterpiece is absolutely laughable.
romahabee – :
This is fabulous and different and opens with a blast of super elegant Chypre, it sings totally in harmony on my skin with notes of bitter sweet freshness. It then goes into slight mineral coal dust, you can almost taste the grit between your teeth and then the drydown is beautifully pitched high above the politically correct fear phobia of fragrance out there which smell like children’s sweets! By the way I’m a lady of a certain age who likes well crafted edgy perfumes. This is amazing!
kalciferrrr – :
This scent is interesting at least because it gives so different vision of contemporary man comparing to mainstream ‘gourmand’ scents by Paco Rabanne & Co. I felt the unusual retro vibe immediately after putting this fragrance on my skin. I like this nostalgic interpretation of modern men’s perfume, I am just not sure about pricing. I am buying some great scents of 80’s like Phileas, Balenciaga or Azzaro Acteur for less on ebay. But for those men who are mostly into duty free shopping, Noir Anthracite could be a kind of introduction into the small world of not so common perfumes.
hlorida1 – :
Beautiful, but hard to wear. This is a fantastic scent, but need the right occasion and wearer. Its dirty dirty dirty and dry dry dry but awesome. Smells like coal and loam. I want it, but wouldnt be able to wear it enough to justify it at this time, but it is lovely. Definitely give it an open nose with an open mind.
terlyaeff – :
Not a scent for everyone TFNA takes a bold step into 80’s classic masculine territory heady with notes of pepper & woods but in a modernized way. Generally not the type of scents I gravitate to I decided to give it a chance to see if it played differently on skin. On the strip a I got dirty cold stone which kinda off put me a bit, but on me I got light peppery with mainly cedar. Still not my cup of tea, I could see this to be better enjoyed by a sophisticated older gentleman or anyone who enjoys a scent with an 80’s nostalgia or someone who really likes peppery/woody scents. TFNE still remains my favorite, I do really like Anthracite’s bottle & really do get the inspiration for its creation; just the scent itself, personally wasn’t a total win for me.
inthiphab – :
An awful smell kind of a mix between smelling a hot stone and dirt. I’m not sure what people are thinking when they say “an instant classic” it’s so hilariously bad I wonder if it’ll last two years of production.
vint1986minsk – :
Tried this at the Cielo Vista mall in El Paso, TX. Spicy, peppery with a fuzzy wood note. Iso E super? Linear; some earthiness; a sharp mineral aspect; vetiver. This reminds me a lot of Terre d’Hermes EDP without the orange. Maybe it’s my imagination but I detect a ghost of the original TF Noir.
Sillage and projection are pretty soft from the start. With three sprays I was getting some whiffs but I don’t think anyone else could smell it. Lasted six hours tops. Mature, more formal and not really sexy. Seems okay for work and better in cooler weather. Conceptually this is well done with its mineral note and metallic bottle but I don’t like this scent. The minerally character doesn’t sit well with me. Also too pricey for the weak performance.
kei851speagoessenda – :
Sooty – peppery – earthy
Color impression: anthracite
Noir Anthracite is what Tom Ford shall release from the beginning in place of other Noir members. It’s a modern chypre that links past’s remarkable gems to today’s fashions. Noir Anthracite is a posh smoky dark woodsy fragrance that opens with twisted peppery and earthy and then transfers into woody blackness and burnt log nuances. I guarantee it drives to crazy. It’s so soft and gentle, while many of relatives from niche or mainstream have coarse and abrasive features. A perfect blind buy choice to fall in love.
★★★★★
СЭМ – :
Very similar notes to Nuit d’Issey Issey Miyake for men
Lesikk – :
A new modern classic, people will be talking about this like they do about M7. Smells very niche or private collection, Im very surprised it shares the Noir label with the other Tom Fords, it couldnt be more different. Angular, dark, severe, perfectly masculine. Theres a ton of galbanum and a heart of tuberose here, very unusual for a mens fragrance.
Сергей-1971 – :
I perceive Noir Anthracite as a tribute to oakmoss done with a modern twist. It feels like one of those testosterone-driven american fragrances from the 80s (I’m mainly thinking about stuff in the Aramis back-catalog) to which they added a slightly metallic edge and the ever present peppery note. It’s simple and deja-vu but I find it extremely easy to wear and, most of all, completely different from the plethora of sticky-sweet-woody stuff that overpopulate the shelves of mainstream perfume shops.
Probably the most interesting fragrance in the Tom Ford’s non-exclusive range since Sahara Noir.
Rating: 7/10
jazva – :
If you’re a fan of quorum, then you will love this. I almost can’t tell them apart, this seems like an updated more fresh version of the mighty Q
Cotolyloani – :
A chest of dark marble dressed with a crisp white shirt contains the blackest ink heart imaginable.
The initial green and earthy blast is amped to the point it turns “noir”. I am thrilled by the olfactory illusion of standing outside during a cold winter night. The heart is softer, with a vague translucence that leaves room for some sensuality which, given the context, is quite kinky. Drydown is totally opaque by contrast. “A stone is a stone is a stone” seems to say the oakmoss that ends up drowning every nuance in an extremely retro bitterness. There are good chances that many will find that part extremely unappealing.
Anthracite is abrasive, mineral, charming in its brutality and very coherent. It is the acid that will melt away every impurity. The question is if the wearer will survive that purification process.
Pyncaspignisp – :
Just good for 15min and dry down is somthing about 50 years ago like old school perfumes
Yanadon – :
Perfect,unique,masculine !!!don’t buy it. I want it only for me!!!
zhr462Bessinepome – :
When I smell this the imagery I get is cold, damp ash. Somehow flint also popped into mind as well, and I see that there was another commenter in here who mentioned it. I don’t find it similar to Narciso Rodriguez (which is sweeter, muskier and has more of a floral element), although both DO seem like different olfactive representations of stone in different environments. This one is darker, a little drier, and harsher
mendros – :
Tried this weeks ago.. While it is being marketed as a masculine scent, but it is definitely worth a try, Ladies!! LOVING IT!!!!
SineSombumb – :
My dads 1980s colognes (ARAMIS, Polo green, Bogart, drakkar) revisited and cleaned up then repackaged as Tom Ford for the new generation in a way that they can handle. I love it and it’s a must have. I feel sexy and manly! Sorry better than Sauvage. They both try to bring back the 1980s colognes but Dior u have to try to hard to smell the 80’s cologne notes that are buried under all the citruses. The Tom Ford actually is straight up 1980s dad cologne but without the cloying headache inducing ingredients found in powerhouse cologne back in the day. I feel it’s a must have and cologne of the year. Just like I predicted Dior Homme Eau would win last year, well this is going to win this year!
Grajko-P26 – :
I had this fragrance on yesterday. I finished off my sample and was determined to go out and purchase this fragrance. But something held me back…I am not sure what it is, but as much as I love this scent, I felt like right now isn’t the right time to own this. While wearing the fragrance, it to me felt bland and non appealing. Which is odd because I absolutely love this scent. It could be this damn gloomy weather we have been having lately. Maybe I’m also thinking Tom Ford will be releasing some better. Maybe I’m awaiting a future release that may be more worth while.
The scent is original in all its glory. Completely separate from the noir family. Almost like a cousin or something.
orlstarklx8 – :
Dark scent, how the real Noir should have smelled from the beginning… ashy, smokey, woody,a cross between Encre Noir, Montana Graphite and Bentley Absolute..very long duration and nice sillage..very good scent!
Родион Морев – :
Tom Ford here fully delivers on what you could be imagining from a release called Anthracite. The opening does bring to my mind the smell and even the texture of coal which is certainly interesting! It is mineral, “industrial”, granular, sandy, dark and rough. A volcano rock in a classy, mature, masculine, very different and bold scent with some greenness, bay leaf like for an “old-school cologne” quality half-hidden in the back… I see Anthracite as a homage to the 80’s chypre classics while keeping a distinct modern edge.
The first note jumping to my nose is sichuan pepper, which is a very warm and also slightly sweet form of pepper, that I truly discovered in Journey Man by Amouage where it is a main ingredient. It is added to what I would describe as a non-musky Narciso Rodriguez For Him or in other words, N.R For him without the “wet” part. In the dry-down it smells a lot like Terre d’Hermes’ base to my nose.
I’d say if you don’t like the zesty orange/citrus in Terre d’Hermes but enjoy the rest of it and/or would want its darker, greener brother… Or if a mix of it and Narciso Rodriguez for Him sounds good to you or if you just enjoy Chypre or polarizing fragrances, you definitively should try Noir Anthracite.
tov186InsuffBooni – :
I like it but despite the notes showed, this new Ford opens like a galbanum cedar vetiver combo.
After a few minuts it become a leather peppery patchouly green fragrance of the 80s.
And that is what remains: A new 80s frag.
Actually it is very similar to Arrogance Pour Homme (black rectangular bottle) or Hascish by Veejaga, a modern smoother version of those fragrances. I had, I swear. I suggest to try, are classic bargain colognes. Still in production. Remember me also a lot Van Cleef PH the first, and Bois Noir de Piguet.
santa1990 – :
What a fascinating and beautiful fragrance! The fact alone that Tom Ford chose to release this to the shelves of department stores and Sephoras speaks volumes as to his confidence in the fragrance, as well as hints at the confidence required of the wearer. This is not for youthful, playful, or flirtatious. This is a serious fragrance for a serious man.
It starts with a deep woody/poplar bud accord very similar to his more expensive Vert de Bois, but takes a different path from that fragrance, heading squarely into damp soil/earthy territory with a underpinning note so unique that I’ve never smelled it before in the 700+ designer/niche/indie fragrances I’ve sampled in my journey (bravo for that accomplishment alone!) I can only describe it as the metallic/sharp smell of iodized salt mixed with burnt ash, petrichor/wet cement, and some geosmin, with the pepper and sharp spices supporting but present. The dry-down phase reveals the creamy sandalwood base, which is a perfect complex yet distinguished closing act for this beast of a fragrance, like calm seas following a storm.
This fragrance is completely unlike anything else currently out there, but is in the same vein as other daring department store releases like Gucci Guilty Absolute, not necessarily in terms of smell, but in terms of the dark, serious, intensely masculine aura it casts upon the wearer. This is for the mature 40+ crowd only, and is best for fall/winter in a formal setting. You only need 2 sprays of this, 3 maximum. Projection is quite strong at the opening, but remains moderate/heavy throughout and longevity is very good, 8-10h on my skin.
This fragrance will not necessarily be appreciated by the younger crowd, but all fragheads *MUST* sample this, if for nothing else than to appreciate the artistry. At 35 years old with a youthful appearance, I’m not quite ready to pull this one off for myself, but I can certainly appreciate this and highly recommend those who are checking out very masculine scents like Gucci Guilty Absolute, TF Oud Wood, and others to give this a shot. You will certainly be pleasantly surprised. I think this stuff is worth paying retail for.
YurkaTs – :
This is what Lucifer and the Archangel Mîkhā’ēl both smell like. Do you want to smell like an other worldly being? Beautiful i