Noir Anthracite

Testing a sample vial. Kind of ridiculous that some of the very best TF fragrances get discontinued, this, the OG Grey Vetiver EDT, TF For Men (2007). Says a lot about modern-day trends that the sickly sweet fem-boy Noir Extreme is still in production while Noir Anthracite is now long gone... This is (was) a killer. I mainly get smoky leather, pepper, and ebony wood. Cold, austere, and ruthless. A CEO/board room, big swinging dick type of fragrance that doesn't mess around. I would immediately buy a bottle of this if it were still in production. Not quite worth the discontinued pricing imo. 8/10

Man this is good. If you’re a niche snob who loves wood scents this is a must have for your collection. Get it while there’s still a few reasonable bottles out there. This is woody and dark and damp but still VERY wearable. This is not dated smelling to my nose at all. It would only come across that way to folks that don’t enjoy dark woodsy scents. I could see CDG or Andrea MAACK selling this and niche snobs like me drooling over it. If you’ve ever used natural lump charcoal to cook or grill with, this definitely reminds me of that. But as a wearable perfume. It doesn’t have that salty Cade scent that perfumers always use to give a smoke accord to a scent which is nice and makes this stand out for the genre ie a midnight stroll. I love Smokey scents as an art from but they usually start to annoy me eventually. To the point that I usually end up selling them. Not this one. It’s blended perfectly. Dare I say a masterpiece. Perfect!

I love it, stuff with this sort of pepper note always makes me a sucker. Im not decided but this one might be going up for sale (i have a 100ml almost full) solely because while i love the fragrance, i do not enjoy wearing it in high heat lol, which im usually in. Its a shame but c'est la vie...

My 100th review. Yes sir, I have done a lot of Fragrantica shizzle! Before I begin to pen this review, I would just like to quickly say a massive THANK YOU to all who make Fragrantica possible. For an olfactory addict such as me, it is a very valuable resource, when I want to study a particular scent. It's websites like this that make the internet a little bit easier to take. I doff my dusty, foul hat to all who make this website run. I love you, Fragrantica. May you live for all eternity. This scent is a special one for me, hence saving it for my 100th review. Noir Anthracite was the scent that opened my eyes to the world beyond the CK Ones and the Paco Rabannes. A world where raw earth elements clash with luxury, in a hyper-urban setting. It allowed me to see past the plain and ordinary; it showed me another way. Perfumery is an artform. I did not know that until I smelt Noir Anthracite. It is now a mythical beast - since it was discontinued, I have searched high and low for it. Verde by Ajmal is methadone. Noir Anthracite is pure heroin. I hope to one day find a bottle, because I will never give up the search. I must smell it one more time before I drop off the perch and die. It opens cold, and it stays that way. Coal, metal, mineral, rain on urban pavement slabs, wet concrete, corrugated iron being hammered into wet mud. Sharp bergamot for a shimmer of sweetness on the top. Glabanum bridging the gap between green nature and industrial steel. A commanding base of leather, patchouli and cedar. Sold as a rock. It is Mike Tyson in perfume form. It is a smell that I will never forget, and that I will eternally and ferociously hunt. The sad thing is, I almost bought it when it was readily available. But the perfume counter man steered me in the direction of Man 2 by Comme De Garcons. I hugely regret allowing Noir Anthracite out of my grasp, but I thought I had more time to get it. Dang and blast the perfume counter man! If I could go back in time, I would get a message to my younger self somehow, ORDERING myself to buy it immediately. Or I would put laxatives in the perfume counter man's coffee, so he would be unable to steer me away from it. I didn't know the mistake I was making. The perfume counter man sniffed out my naivety, and sold me a something else instead. Looking back on it, I think that the perfume counter man had designs to shift bottles of Man 2. Perhaps they had too many in stock. So when a young, directionless whippersnapper comes in, the perfume counter man enacted his dastardly plan. That is the only reason that I can think of, for why he chose to steer me away from Anthracite. Or maybe he just hated Tom Ford. Maybe one day I will be reunited with my Noir Anthracite. I can only dream. 10/10. Thank you Tom. It is a shame that your brand has now gone to the dogs. In the days of Noir Anthracite, you were at the top of your game.

Noir Anthracite is darkness sharpened to a fine edge. The mineral notes hit first cold, metallic, almost volcanic setting a bold, enigmatic tone. Then the black pepper and spices rise through the smoke, giving it a rugged, masculine heat. As it settles, the dry woods and earthy accords take over, creating a shadowy, ultra‑luxury finish that feels both primal and impeccably refined. This is a scent for the man who moves through the world like a storm quiet, powerful, and impossible to ignore.

Heavy and spicy, very sharp, with lots of roughness and texture. Intensely masculine - dark and raw. I'm not a fan of TF and his overpriced linear compositions, and I feel ambivalent about this one as well. It has a very mid-century barbershop vibe, and I can see it appealing to a certain audience. As a woman, I think I would quickly grow tired or overwhelmed if my partner wore this regularly, but in the right setting and moment, it can be memorable.

A little on the overwhelming side , cause of the sichuan pepper. It Could be iconic, if the coal and mineral note were more up front, but gets a little dense. It's a great work no doubt!!

I just picked up Coal of DUA and wore it side by side with Noir Anthracite. It's a near 100% copy of Anthracite, but Coal of DUA is stronger, projects more, and last longer than Anthracite. So, for anyone who doesn't have Anthracite and doesnt want to spend too much to get a bottle, just pick up Coal of DUA. Anthracite Longevity: 8 hours Strength: 8/10 Projection: 2-3 ft Coal of DUA Longevity: 12 hours Strength: 9/10 Projection: 5-6ft

This is the perfect casual fragrance for someone who smokes cigarettes. The ashiness of the scent goes well with the smell of tobacco/nicotine. Believe it or not, there actually is a similarity to Noir Extreme. That one has an ashiness in the background, and Anthracite is basically that ashiness amped up and brought to the forefront. I wish Tom Ford would have experimented more with this concept, adding more amber or some oud or animalics, to add a true depth and dense oily nature to Anthracite. If they had made an Anthracite Parfum it would have been on the same level as something like Roja Dove Diaghilev. As it stands, Anthracite is a really unique, retro, and often forgotten chapter in TF history that had so much unrecognized potential. Anthracite is like a cool, quirky EDT that you find at a thrift store or streetwear store, but it doesn’t have that deep, high oil content luxury edge that I am drawn to. It is pretty bare bones and linear. Cool cult classic, but nothing that has left a lasting mark on the industry

Dark, intoxicating, and mature. Pure sophistication in a bottle. The fragrance that started it all for me, magnetic and effortlessly confident, elegant yet raw. This is where Tom Ford truly shined. Bold, assertive, unique, masculine and angular. Dry, earthy, smoky and sharp, yet perfectly balanced. I went through three bottles and still miss it deeply. Shame on Tom Ford for discontinuing a masterpiece, nothing since has come close.

This is the actual Bruce Wayne scent - incredible.

This is one of the classiest, old money fragrance i own/smelled. I see the polarizing reviews and realized how much people's tastes are different. I wish this is more available, would have been easy my signature scent.

Very fruity-spicy at the beginning, like Sichuan peppercorns. The spiciness lingers into the heart and base notes becoming more pronounced, with spicy cedar and spicy sandalwood. For the first few minutes I honestly thought it smelled like marijuana, but now that it's calmed down it's much better - classic Tom Ford: deep, dark, rich, and spicy. It took a while, but today, in this weather, I think I've finally figured out this fragrance: it's a super tight cypress accord. Yes, there's lemon or bergamot at the top; yes there are some cedar or sandalwoods at the base. But, it's cypress I get in massive doses. This shares nothing in common with the original Noir. I don't know why TF chose for it to be a Noir flanker when it really should be its own fragrance. As a green cypress chypre, it's extremely straightforward and linear - there's not much going on with it. But that simplicity might be its strength. Unfortunately, it's just not enough for me to keep wanting to come back for more.

Just smelt a sample. I don't get why is it so expensive now. Only because it's rare or because of the scent itself? I can smell something woody, maybe part of it is called Sichuan pepper, I don't really know. The smell is also sour and reminds me something but I'm not sure what exactly. CdG's Concrete was too blunt when compared to this, TF's own Grey Vetivers are also too different (and much better). Maybe really that pepper is here but nothing else to me. Jasmine? Cedar? Would've been very nice to have these. But would they be necessary? Possibly not. It is definitely interesting for lovers of grey: put on a grey raincoat and some of this scent, go out, walk in the beach together with murky grey clouds watching from the autumn sky, greyish waves washing the shore and sniff this scent as a nice way of blending oneself into this very common, yet extraordinary surrounding. Even if the surrounding seems boring, this scent has a little bit of warmth.

I love me some Tom Ford, but I absolutely hated this scent. Just my two cents. Would I buy again? Not no, but hell no!

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Ganja Comme des garçons but a bit more layered and subdued. It’s quite beautiful.

Noir Anthracite opens with a fresh burst of bitter citrus and spice, sharp and clear, with a smooth, slightly sweet and creamy, yet dark woody note (ebony) emerging from the base within a few seconds. There's a good amount of green pine (surely cypress as well) in the opening, the sharp and aromatic green woody notes pairing well with the darker, more brooding base of woods and leather. The sharpness of the pine is complemented by biting spices - which are never overbearing nor gourmand, so there's no fear of smelling like food. Instead, the dry spices (lots of pink pepper) add a slight aromatic lift to what is otherwise a gloomy and deep aroma. The ginger and pepper notes are mild and never distinct from the central body of the scent, although as the fragrance develops there is a certain tang of heat that conjures the sensation as much as the smell of these spices. Overall, the scent melds in to a brooding mass of greys and browns, peppery and dusty clouds on top of thick slabs of grey rock and slick, slightly sweet woods. The fragrance is aptly named and certainly evokes something mineralic. Noir Anthracite has the smell of petrichor, of the air after rainfall; or perhaps wet stone; or, indeed, cold charcoal after a fire. Released the same year (2017) as Oud Minerale, it's not hard to see how these two fragrances relate to one another. Both have a distinct mineralic quality and, in fact, there's more than hint of the saline accord (think slightly rotten seaweed with the Oud Wood's synthetic oud note) that dominates Oud Minerale in Noir Anthracite as well. This is mostly a base-driven fragrance, however, and the main ebony base accord is one reminiscent of Ralph Lauren's Purple Label (a fragrance considered something of a precursor to Aventus, which I will come back to). Most obviously, Noir Anthracite's ebony note will remind wearers of Acqua di Parma's Colonia Ebano - with which it shares a similar pairing of ebony and peppery spices. Noir Anthracite seems a more accomplished and less divisive fragrance than Ebano (the latter has a sickly sweet quality to it which really jars with the overall scent), although this is not a universally appealing fragrance. It is a distinctly serious and masculine fragrance, released at a time when men's fragrances have veered sharply to the feminine side of perfumery. On that, Noir Anthracite eschews the instantly recognisable leather note/accord that is synonymous with Tuscan Leather: the brand new handbag and gummy fruit smell that has become increasingly common in both men's and women's fragrances in recent years. To my nose, this type of leather note bears a fragrance firmly in to feminine territory. Noir Anthracite opts for a darker leather note instead: it is leather as conjured by cypriol and birch instead. Comparisons to Carner Barcelona's Drakon are somewhat apt, although Drakon is a cruder, darker, far more overbearing use of cypriol, missing the many nuances found in Noir Anthracite (as well as conveying a different 'feeling'; Drakon has no petrichor or mineralic quality, it is much thicker, less airy, has no sense of smelling like charcoal). The charcoal element in Noir Anthracite - which is easy enough to find after the opening has died down - is not a particularly common quality in fragrances. It may be more widely available in later fragrances but the only other scent I can think that conjures something similar is Jovoy's La Liturgie, with its highly evocative saltpeter note. In all of these fragrances, it is surely the combination of green woods (pine/cypress/fir) with the dark and pleasing note of birch. What I find interesting is the lack of recognition Noir Anthracite has in relation to the phenomenon that is Creed Aventus. Imagine 'zooming in' to the base of Aventus, cutting out the musks, fruits, and sweeter notes. This a more than decent way to conceptualise Noir Anthracite. Extend Aventus' base of smoky birch-leather and woods, flesh out the pink pepper (a note that often conveys heat without much in the way of aroma to my nose) with other spices, and give the whole thing more base and body with a recognisable wood note (ebony): you have effectively turned the base of Aventus into its own standalone fragrance. This, for all intents and purposes, is Noir Anthracite. Performance is decent without being exceptional. It lasts about an hour or two before becoming a basic ashen musk, after which it grows soft around the 6 hour mark. The projection is a tad simplistic. Although you can pick up on the airy petrichor/mineralic quality - a lighter, slightly musky cloud on top of the relative darkness of the woody-spicy base - there isn't much in the way of complexity as such without digging your nose in to the fragrance. Which isn't a bad thing, per se, but this does produce a more love-it-or-hate-it experience that depends on how the wearer (and their company) judges the main woody-spicy scent. As seems typical with the signature (more affordable) line of the Tom Ford company, Noir Anthracite comes across as a more accomplished and generally superior fragrance to most of what is released in their private blend (and more expensive) line of perfumes. This isn't the most wearable of fragrances given the smoke note, which could come across as somewhat ashen and therefore not always appropriate. Noir Anthracite suits evening wear, cold weather, smart casual rather than something more formal or easygoing. It would make for a good signature scent on the right person as there is certainly something quite gothic or even austere to it: like a Victorian headmaster. This will likely appeal to wearers of classic masculine fragrances from the 70s and 80s. Tom Ford is (was?) at its best when reinterpreting older fragrances in a retro style like this, making them more palatable to contemporary customers. Sadly discontinued, the value of the fragrance is an ever-changing thing, although 100ml can seemingly be had for around £120 (which seems fair compared to today's high-end designer prices).

It starts with a spicy peppery bitterness, evolving into a combination of rubberized leather and dark woods. A powerful cyprus that is very masculine and for mild or cold temperatures. The ugly duckling from TF; Maybe that's why it was discontinued.

This is where TF shined. Bold, assertive, unique, masculine and angular. This juice fucks, and I know that sounds trite but it’s appropriate and accurate. Coal, dry ebony, ink, patchouli, pepper and light florals. Someone below described it as being fresh but dark and smoky but light and that is spot on, it’s so expertly balanced. I hope the performance is good because I will have to find a bottle of this. If you like Tom Ford’s more aggressive offerings I.e Tobacco Oud, Oud Minerale, Ombré Leather then this will scratch your itch. To me, it’s the kind of frag that made this house one of the best in the game. 9/10

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A spicy, woody, elegant, sophisticated, mature, warm, welcoming, inviting, masculine fragrance that was beautifully blended. This doesn't smell macho-manish or juvenile. Definitely have that dapper/gentleman aura & barbershop atmosphere to it. This aroma is a crowd pleaser, an attention grabber, & a panty dropper. The longevity is great. But I normally layer my cologne with essential oils that are inspired by the fragrance itself to get the longevity that I truly desire without having to keep overspraying myself to get that scent trail I like leaving behind as I pass by. I would only wear this for. 1)Fall/Winter. 2)Job/Office. 3)Dressing dapper or sophisticated. 4)Hanging with mature women. 5)1st impressions. 6)Attending church/formal event. 7)Going to a 5 star restaurant. 8)Casino. 9)Trying to get noticed. 10)Hanging out with dapper men. 11)Running errands. I wouldn't necessarily reach for this. 1)Spring/Summer. 2)Hanging out with rugged men. 3)Hanging out with tom-boyish or playful women. 4)The gym. 5)Dressing rugged, casual, or sporty. 6)Going to sporting events/sports bar. 7)Going to all you can eat buffet or a franchise restaurant. 8)Outdoor activities. 9)Clubbing/Party atmosphere

Meat and pepper = nausea

I wish I could find this for sale in Europe. I bought it for someone 5 years ago and I still think of it as one of the most...memorable... perfumes ever.

I made an account here just to review this perfume. Out of all the Tom Ford fragrances I've tried, this and Oud Wood definitely are stuck in my memory. From the first spray I had for each till the day I write this review 4 years later. Anthracite is a perfume that can be described in a figure of well groomed gentleman, who drives a black Mercedes, wearing an all black tuxedo. This is my wedding perfume. Any wedding I go to, this definitely is going on. It's elegant, dark, appealing, and intriguing. You just feel superior once you spray this on. The notes start off really vibrant and as the wedding passes, where the 'dancing phase' starts, it fits perfectly as not-so-subtle but attractive scent. While most of Tom Ford's perfumes are overpriced, this is definitely a unique fragrance that till this day I can't find a replacement for.

A Fragrance Batman Might Wear This is one of my all-time favorite fragrances, particularly from Tom Ford. The scent is cold, dark, and mysterious, yet remains elegant, unique, and classic. When you wear this, you can be sure that no one else will smell like you, especially since it's becoming increasingly hard to find. It's not a cotton candy, bubblegum crowd-pleaser, and that only makes me love it more. This fragrance isn't one to garner compliments or have people trailing you just to stay in your scent's wake, but I’ve never received any complaints either. The wet stone and concrete vibe that people often mention is spot-on. I was expecting a similar DNA from *Métallique* when it was released, but boy, was I in for a surprise! For me, this fragrance is incredibly versatile—I wear it in almost all situations except during the summer. It’s not that I couldn't wear it then, but I have a few fresher scents that wouldn’t get any use otherwise. On my skin, it lasts about eight hours with a discreet projection, which suits me perfectly. It’s one of my most-used fragrances. I currently own three 100ml bottles of this masterpiece, along with five 100ml bottles of its "flanker" Ajmal Verde (which I’ve also reviewed).

I first encountered this scent back in 2017 when I received a sample when I was purchasing another fragrance. At the time when I sprayed it on skin I hated it with a passion. As the days went by, it started to grow on me and I started to admire the scent profile. Since then, I have purchased a full bottle in 2020 and is now pretty difficult to find in nz without spending an arm and a leg. How would I describe this scent? It's like walking through a forest while it's pouring down with rain and the soil, trees etc emits a type of interesting smell. It's like a very dark, mysterious, woody, mouldy scent. Pure art. I don't wear this fragrance anymore as it's not suitable for an office environment but every once in a while I will take a whiff and appreciate the scent profile. It's a masterpiece.

Reminds me of Bogart Signature 🖋️ but less green, more foamy, spicy and no birch ( despite it being in the notes ) Good sh*t! Also very strong stuff

Found it at a small independent shop and was really curious to give it a try from the tester, scent profile is already well covered and reviewed: I can now see why it's discontinued as it's far from the style people would expect from a Tom Ford perfume. I'd say though that if this fragrance would have been made by - for example - Sorcinelli, it would be perceived as an absolute work of art of the niche perfumery.

It's frustrating to watch unsuspected "consumers" claim that this is niche quality by attributing muddled or superficial characteristics to it, as if perfume is intended to smell like cement or the interior of a spaceship, and by that to come to the conclusion that this is creative, niche and borderline unwearable. No! This is just a masculine leather-chypre done in a slightly modern way. What masculine leather-chypres are meant to exude? The sophisticated and rugged masculine aura of a mature gentleman. This is simply it! A fragrance should be judged with knowledge and as something wearable that embodies the personality of the human wearer.Do your homework people! Enough with Fragrantica.