How it smells
The first thing you smell is mint and bergamot. The heart brings benzoin and lavender. On the skin it settles into vanilla and tonka. Overall it smells vanilla and gourmand.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Wood Noir notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Rayhaan Wood Noir EDP
Rayhaan is the house behind Wood Noir EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
More from Rayhaan
The house has 32 perfumes here, led by Lion, Italia and Aquatica.
How long Wood Noir stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Rayhaan Floriana and Rayhaan Royal Wood. Base notes like vanilla and tonka are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €23. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Rayhaan Floriana.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Will people notice Wood Noir?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Edt 1 spreads further.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is vanilla (100%), followed by gourmand and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy vanilla and gourmand smells and notes like benzoin and vanilla. Perfume fans rate it 3.97 out of 5.
Perfumes that smell like Wood Noir
Similar picks to try: Rayhaan Floriana (6 shared notes), Rayhaan Royal Wood (6 shared notes), Rayhaan Ellwood (6 shared notes) and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Edt 1 (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Edt 1 starts from €15.
Questions people ask
Can women wear Wood Noir?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear Wood Noir to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.